Wordly Wise Book 10 Lesson 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 adjudicate | to hear and decide judicially; to judge. |
| centennial | A one-hundredth anniverary or its celebration; of or pertaining to a period of one hundred years |
| countenance | a person's face; the expression on a person's face; support or approval; to support or approve' to tolerate |
| disgruntle | To make dissastisfied; to put in a bad mood |
| equilibrium | A state of balance |
| expedite | To speed up a process; to facilitate |
| gird | To encircle, bind, or surround. |
| gratuitous | not called for; unnecessary. Without charge; free |
| illusory | Unreal or imagined; deceiving |
| implacable | Incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless. |
| luminary | A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon; A person who is well known for her or his achievements; a celebrity |
| manifesto | A public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group |
| mesmerize | To fascinate or hypnotize |
| precedent | An act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one |
| spurious | Not genuine; false |
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