Wordly Wise 10-2
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Lesson 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 adjudicate | (v.) to hear and decide judicially; to judge |
| centennial | (n.) a one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration |
| countenance | (n.1) a person's face; the expression on a person's face; (n.2) support or approval |
| disgruntle | (v.) to make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood |
| equilibrium | (n.) a state of balance |
| expedite/expeditious | (v.) to speed up a process; to facilitate; (adj.) with great speed; quick and efficient |
| gird | (v.) to encircle, bind, or surround |
| gratuitous | (adj.) not called for; unnecessary; (adj.) without charge; free |
| illusory | (adj.) unreal or imagined; deceiving |
| implacable | (adj.) incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless |
| luminary | (n.) a source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon; (n.) a person who is well known for her or his achievement; a celebrity. |
| manifesto | (n.) a public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group. |
| mesmerize | (v.) to fascinate or hypnotize |
| precedent | (n.) an act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one. |
| spurious | (adj.) not genuine; false |
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