Wordly Wise 3-4
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cvickers-rynecki on September 21, 2011
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38 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 emaciated | very thin |
| enigma | puzzle |
| glid | cover with gold |
| descend | come down |
| descended | attacked |
| baffle | (to) puzzle |
| baffle | blocking screen |
| raucous | harsh |
| esteem | think highly of |
| awning | large outdoor shade |
| prolong | lengthen |
| trilogy | group of three novels |
| refuge | shelter |
| translucent | that lets light pass through |
| tirade | long, angry speech |
| exempt | excused from the rule |
| aperture | opening |
| tribute | mark of respect and affection |
| tribute | forced payments |
| retort | clever reply |
| retort | glass container |
| dismal | dark and gloomy |
| dismal | unhappy |
| topic | subject |
| dainty | small and pretty |
| retrieve | get back |
| boisterous | noisy and active |
| nosegay | bunch of flowers |
| reinforce | make stronger |
| abscess | inflamed and swollen sore |
| tycoon | rich and powerful business leader |
| ashen | pale |
| flail | tool used to separate grain |
| flailed | beat wildly |
| fanatic | wildly enthusiastic person |
| maneuver | handle skillfully |
| maneuver | movement of troops |
| heirloom | old family article |
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