Set: Wordly Wise words lesson 12
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All 26 Terms
| | Term | Definition |
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accede | To agree to |
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accede | To consent to, often after urging from another |
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affluent | Generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy |
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affluence | Wealth |
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arbitrary | Determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity |
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artisan | One able to do skilled work with the hands |
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artisan | A craftsperson |
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dismantle | To take apart |
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immerse | To cover in liquid |
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immerse | To completely engage the attention of |
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irksome | Annoying or tedious |
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legacy | Money or property left to another in a will |
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legacy | Something passed on to those who come after |
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ostentatious | Extravagantly showy or ornate |
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panorama | A complete view of a surrounding area |
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panorama | A thorough presentation of a subject |
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philanthropy | The attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid |
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philanthropist | One who makes substatial contributions to those in need |
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prestige | High standing |
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prestige | Respect earned by accomplishments |
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prestigious | Honored or esteemed |
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prolific | Abundantly productive |
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reticent | Inclined to keep one's thoughts and feelings to oneself |
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reticent | Quiet and reserved |
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reticence | Silence or reserve |
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tycoon | A wealthy and powerful businessperson |
Set Information
| Terms | 26 |
| Creator | UNCgirl3 |
| Created | May 19, 2007 |
| Groups | None |
| Subjects | None |
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UNCgirl3 : Changed reticence → Sience or reserve to reticence → Silence or reserve
UNCgirl3 : Changed reticent → Inclined to keep one's thoughts and feelings to oneseelf to reticent → Inclined to keep one's thoughts and feelings to oneself
UNCgirl3 : Changed reticent → Queit and reserved to reticent → Quiet and reserved
UNCgirl3 : Changed legacy → Money of property left to another in a will to legacy → Money or property left to another in a will
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