Wordly Wise 3000, book 7, lesson 6
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
addict (n.) | A person with a very strong desie for something that is habit-forming and sometimes harmful. |
addict (n.) | A person who is a very enthusiastic fan. |
addict (v.) | To cause someone to have a very strong desire for something. |
addiction (n.) | The condition of being addicted. |
addictive (adj.) | Likely to cause addiction. |
aspire (v.) | To have a strong desire to get or do something; to seek. |
aspiration (n.) | A strong desire to achieve something; an ambition. |
bias (n.) | A preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice. |
bias (v.) | To cause someone to have prejudice; to influence. |
blatant (adj.) | Very obvious in an offensive or shameless way. |
candid (adj.) | Exprssed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths. |
confront (v.) | To stand up to; to face boldly. |
confront (v.) | To put or bring face to face. |
confrontation (n.) | A hostile meeting between people who hold opposite views. |
debut (n.) | A first public appearance. |
debut (v.) | To make a first public appearance. |
enroll (v.) | To sign up to become a member of some group or activity; to register. |
enrollment (n.) | The number of people enrolled. |
fluster (v.) | To make nervous, embarrassed, or confused. |
impunity (n.) | Freedom from being harmed or punished. |
intensify (v.) | To increase; to strengthen or deepen. |
intimidate (v.) | To frighten, especially by threatening someone. |
intimidation (n.) | The act of intimidating. |
obnoxious (adj.) | Very unpleasant; disgusting. |
retort (v.) | To answer, especially in a quick or clever way. |
retort (n.) | A quick or clever reply. |
stint (n.) | A period of time devoted to a job or some task. |
stint (n.) | A limit or restriction. |
stint (v.) | To limit or restrict. |
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