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Wordly Wise Book 8, Lessons 11-20

Terms in this set (150)

v. to cause to feel unfriendly where friendliness once existed

adj. having or showing great warmth or deep feeling; intensely eager

n. a showing of self-control or patience

adj. easily tricked or cheated; too trusting

n. any person or thing that is an obstacle

adj. causing anger or trouble

v. to order or prearrange; to install as a minister, priest, or, rabbi, often in a special ceremony

n. an enthusiastic reception; long and loud applause

adj. not hidden; public

v. to take back an opinion or statement; to confess to being wrong

n. a reply to what has been said

v. to find fault with, to blame; n. blame, disgrace, or discredit

adj. like a slave, excessively humble

v. to exceed or go beyond

v. to make insulting remarks about, to slander

adj. getting along with others, affable; suited to one's tastes, agreeable

v. to convert from a code or secret writing into ordinary language, to decode; to interpret the meaning of something puzzling, to solve

v. to cut in order to study; to study closely to analyze

n. anything that is puzzling, myseterious, or hard to figure out

adj. not bringing about the desired result, futile

adj. Incapable of making an error, never wrong; unlikely to fail or go wrong

adj. incapable of being controlled or held back

giving off light; clear, easy to understand

n. a period of one thousand years

n. an area of wet, swampy ground, deep mud; v. unable to make progress

n. a rapidly spreading and usually fatal disease

v. to fail to develop, cahnge, or move

adj. great or noble in expression, thought or manner; splendid

v. to compete for, as in a contest

adj. having a great bulk of volume; ample

Protection; sponsorship.

A showy, ornamental object with little practical use; a trinket.

Willing to please; agreeable.

To join together; to unite. To strengthen or make firm.

The act of plundering or destroying; also, the loss or damage that results.

A sudden understanding of the meaning, essence, or reality of something.

A waiting period or temporary ban on activity.

Hanging loosely or swinging freely.

To be a sign of; to indicate what will happen.

Concerned with practical solutions rather than abstract theory.

To delay or suspend punishment. A relief or respite, especially when temporary.

Extremely loud or powerful in sound.

The condition of holding property, an office, or a position; also the period during which it is held.

Done or carried out by one of two or more parties rather than in concert with others.

Capable of living, growing, or developing. Capable of success; workable.

to find out for certain

to punish by beating; to rebuke or criticize severely

to put off or postpone; to yield to our of respect for knowledge or authority of another

lacking sound judgment; not governed by reason

to hurt the reputation of; to destroy the confidence or trust in

to advance little by little beyond the usual limits or boundaries

a strong feeling that something bad is about to happen

compassionate, kind to other human beings or animals

causing horror; extremely gruesome; glowing with the redness of flames seen through a haze

physical strength or courage to resist hardship, illness, or fatigue

close observation of a person or area

to remove weak links

To refrain from continuing something

showing imaptience due to delay

to cause to coninue indefinitely

to relieve or make more bearable

a remedy that relieves the effects of a poison

a very confused and noisy scene

to urge with gentle and repeated requests; to coax

marked by an ease in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concren or sinceity

having a tired look; worn out

perfectly clean, spotless; perfect

going on without interruption; continual

inclined to give in easily; leniant

to sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl

a very small amount, expecially of money

having a sharp taste or smell

to feel regret or sorrow over

harsh and grating; loud and shrill

expressing strong feeling; intense

An opening or hole.

A hiding or storage place, especially for food or valuables.

Capable of catching fire or burning.

A person appointed to act on behalf of others; a representative.

Not able to be erased; permanent.

A sickness or unhealthy condition

An account based on the author's personal experiences.

Most important; chief.

To correct or adjust.

Required; necessary.

Easily made to feel upset or sick to the stomach

An area of land or water.

Great trouble or suffering.

A short sketch that provides a clear picture.

v. To increase in size, amount, or degree.

adj. 1. Kind; gracious; gentle. 2. Favorable; not threatening.

n. A person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste.

v. 1. To detect with the eyes. 2. To understand or comprehend. 3. To recognize as separate or different.

v. 1. To make beautiful by adding decorative elements. 2. To add fictitious details to.

v.1. To carry out; to perform. 2. To create, as a work of art. 3. To put to death as a legal penalty.

v. To illustrate by being an example of.

adj. Greatly respected; holy; sacred.

v. 1. To assume the character or appearance of. 2. To mimic

adj. Showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil.

adj. Heavily and elaborately decorated.

adj. 1. Having to do with shepherds and herders. 2. Relating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple.

adj. Not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain.

n. fame; honor.

adj. So distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical.

v. To agree to; to consent to, often after urging from another.

adj. Generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy.

adj. Determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity

n. One able to do skilled work with the hands; a craftsperson.

v. To take apart.

v. 1. To cover with liquid. 2. To completely engage the attention of.

adj. Annoying ; tedious.

n. 1. Money or property left to another in a will. 2. Something that is passed on to those who come after.

adj. Extravagantly showy or ornate.

n. 1. A complete view of a surrounding area. 2. A thorough presentation of a subject.

n. The attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid.

n. High standing; respect earned by accomplishments.

adj. Abundantly productive.

adj. Inclined to keep one's thoughts and feelings to oneself; quiet and reserved.

n. A wealthy and powerful businessperson.

adj. Intensely eager; passionate.

v. 1. To attack violently or verbally. 2. To trouble in the mind.

n. 1. Anything owned that is of value and can be sold or otherwise disposed of. 2. A quality that can be used to advantage.

v. To exchange goods or services without the use of money. (n). The exchange of goods or services without the use of money.

n. A source of great wealth; something that brings great riches.

adj. Able to be passed easily from one person to another.

v. 1. To give careful thought to; to ponder. 2. To have plans to; to intend.

v. To discourage or prevent from taking action.

n. A natural gift or ability; a talent.

v. To be forced to give up or lose. (n.) Something lost or given up as a result of an error or failing.

n. Something new; a new way of doing something.

n. An intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement.

v. To thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with.

adj. Alike or close in meaning; closely related.

v. To quarrel in a noisy or angry way.

a feeling of agreement or harmony; a formal agreement

to declare positively

1. to pass onto others 2. to leave to another in one's will 3. a legacy

a fortress on a hill; a stronghold

1. to grant or bestow 2. to consult

1. a successful action that brings about a striking change 2. the overthrow of a government, especially by a group that has military or political power

a person who holds a high rank or position of honor

to involve in an argument or conflict

an extended period of time marked by a series of related events

free from fault or flaw; perfect

1. to establish, organize, or put into effect; to begin 2. an organization set up to promote education or a particular cause

the male founder or ruler of a family or tribe

a feeling of harmonious connection between two people or groups of people

1. to give up a right to, abandon; reject 2. the act of (word + ing)

1. the art of using language skillfully 2. exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth

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