Set: Wordly Wise Lessons 13-16

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

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Terms 60
Creator sakurakino
Created February 27, 2007
Groups Miss Mowry's Class & other ppl, Ms. Mowry's cool chat room, Wordly Wise Study Group( Sage Canyon 6th Graders), Magee's group, Sami's Group
Tags sakurakino, 16, sayings, canyon, 14, sage, 15, 13, unit, wordly, lesson, book, wise, test
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Hi everyone, i think the unit test is coming up... not sure... but instead of having to go back and go to each lesson set, this set has all four lessons. Again, if there are any typos, please PM me. These only cover the MAIN words. Watch out for zest and exuberant, dismal and murky.
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Most Missed Words

  1. incredulous → Doubtful; skeptical; Showing disbelief. - 25 misses
  2. scrupulous → Marked by close attention to a smaller detail; Acting in a correct and honest manner. - 22 misses
  3. proficient → Able to do something very well, skill-fulled. - 21 misses
  4. pretentious → drawing undeserved or inappropiate attention to oneself; showy. - 19 misses
  5. pander → To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone. - 15 misses
  6. 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. - 13 misses
  7. maneuver → a planned military movement; a skillful move or clever trick. - 13 misses