Quizlet wordly wise 13-16

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  1. allege: To state as a fact but without offering proof.
  2. arduous: Requiring much effort; very difficult.
  3. bounty: a payment made as a reward, especially one made by the authoritires; that which is given freely by nature or a generous person.
  4. camouflage: The hiding of something as a result of its appearance; Something used as a cover or disguise; To hide or conceal, especially by disguising the appearance of.
  5. canny: Shrewed and careful; watchful of ones interest.
  6. climax: The highest point; the greatest moment or event
  7. complement: Something that completes or makes perfect; the number or amount that makes up a whole; to bring to completion or perfection.
  8. component: Any of the more important parts of a whole; contributing to form a whole.
  9. conclusive: Putting an end to doubt; convincing.
  10. conjure: To call forth (or as if) by magic; to bring to mind; to recall or evoke.
  11. counterpart: A person or thing that is similar to another.
  12. dismal: Dark or extremely gloomy; Causing misery or sadness.
  13. ebb: To recede, fall back, or pull away from; To fall to a lower level or weaker state; to dwindle.
  14. emphasize: to give special attention to; to stress.
  15. endorse: To sign the back of a check before cashing it in or depositing it; to approve of, or support; to be favorably associated with a product in return for payment.
  16. enthrall: To hold the attention of as though under a spell.
  17. exotic: Fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary.
  18. exuberant: Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm
  19. forage: To search for good or supples; Food such as hay or grain for farm animals.
  20. harass: To trouble or annoy by attacking repeatedly; To cause to become worried or weary.
  21. homage: honor or respect shown publicly.
  22. impromptu: unplanned; without preparation.
  23. incredulous: Doubtful; skeptical; Showing disbelief.
  24. insulate: To cover with a material that keeps electricity, heat, or sound from escaping.
  25. intrepid: Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous.
  26. kindle: To start burning; to cause to become excited or stirred up; sticks used to start a fire.
  27. legendary: Well-known; famous and much talked about over a long period of time; Regulating to a story, usually untrue, handed down from the past.
  28. lethargic: slow moving; sleepy or tired.
  29. lucrative: producing wealth or profit.
  30. lurk: To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack.
  31. lush: marked by richness of growth especially of vegetation.
  32. maneuver: a planned military movement; a skillful move or clever trick.
  33. medley: a mixture of often unrelated things; a selection of music from various sources, played as one piece.
  34. menagerie: A collection of animals kept in cages for showing to the public.
  35. mentor: A wise and loyal friend and adviser.
  36. mottled: Marked with different colored patches or blotches.
  37. murky: Dark;Gloomy
  38. naive: Inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing; Simple in a childlike way.
  39. oblige: to require someone to do something for a legal, social, or moral reason; to earn the gratitude of; to do a favor for.
  40. obsession: An interest, idea, or feeling that fills ones mind and leaves little room for anything else.
  41. pander: To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone.
  42. personable: Pleasing in the manner and appearance.
  43. plausible: Seeming to be true but not necessarily so.
  44. preposterous: Too absurd to be believed; ridiculous.
  45. pretentious: drawing undeserved or inappropiate attention to oneself; showy.
  46. proficient: Able to do something very well, skill-fulled.
  47. prowess: Great skill or ability.
  48. proximity: The state of being close or next to; nearness.
  49. replenish: To fill up again.
  50. rustic: Of or relating to country life or people; lacking elegance or polish; a country person, especially one thought of as simple or crude.
  51. scanty: Not enough or barely enough; small size or amount.
  52. scrupulous: Marked by close attention to a smaller detail; Acting in a correct and honest manner.
  53. sleek: Smooth and glossy; Having slender, graceful lines.
  54. strait: A narrow body of water connecting to larger ones; Troubled or need.
  55. subtle: So slight as to be not easily seen or understood; able to understand fine shades or meaning.
  56. vocation: A person's employment; occupation.
  57. warble: to sing in a melodious manner.
  58. wary: On one's guard; watchful; suspicious.
  59. wean: To cause to stop depending on a mother's milk for nourishment; To detach from something one has grown accustomed to.
  60. zest: Great enjoyment of Excitement.