Wordly Wise 3000 Level 4, Lesson 9

Terms in this set (15)

advantage
something that is helpful or useful; to make use of, to benefit oneself by treating others unfairly
astonish
to surprise or amaze; great surprise or amazement
confirm
to show or prove to be true; to approve or give one's agreement to
distant
very far away in time; not near or close by; the length of the space between two places
founder
a person who sets up something that lasts; to sink below the surface of the water
hamlet
a small village
host
a large number; one who greets and entertains guests and takes care of their needs at a party or restaurant
misgiving
a feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or concern about what may happen in the future
parch
to make or become very dry; lacking water, thirsty
prospect
something that is waited for, expected, or hoped for; to look in the ground for valuable metals like gold and silver
scarce
in short supply, not plentiful; a shortage
shrewd
clever, good at understanding what is needed and acting on it
sole
being the only one of its kind, belonging to only one person or group; the bottom surface of the foot or of a shoe or boot; flat fish that is caught and eaten for food
torment
great pain or suffering; to cause pain or suffering
typical
being like others of its kind
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