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Flashcards: Wordly Wise words lesson 11

Instructions

  1. Print this webpage. If you can, set your printer to Grayscale for faster printing.
  2. Fold each page down the middle along the solid vertical line.
  3. Cut along the dotted horizontal lines.
  4. Optional: Use tape, glue, or staples to hold the two sides of each flashcard together.

This will print 6 pages (5 terms/page). This box will be automatically hidden when printing. Return to Set Page

augmentTo increase in size, amount, or degree
benignKind, gracious, or gentle
connoisseurA person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts
discernTo detect with the eyes
discerningHaving good judgement; perceptive
embellishTo make beautiful by adding decorative elements
executeTo carry out;to perform
executeTo put to death as a legal penalty
executeTo create, as a work of art
embellishTo add fictitious details to
discernTo recognize as a seperate or different
discernTo understand or comprehend
connoisseurA person of refined taste
benignfavorable;not threatening
exemplifyTo illustrate by being an example of
grotesqueSo distorted or strange as to appear bizzare or comical
hallowedGreatly respected; holy or sacred
impersonateTo assume the character or appearance of
impersonateTo mimic
malevolentShowing ill will or hatred
malevolentProducing harm or evil
malevolenceA feeling or expression of ill will
ornateHeavily and elaborately decorated
pastoralHaving to do with sheperds and herders
pastoralRelating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple
precariousNot safe or secure; dangerously uncertain
renownFame or honor
renownedFamous; honored