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Mid-Term Wordly Wise
Wordly Wise Lessons 1-9
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Language - English
8th Grade
12/10/2009

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Term
Rebuff
Definition
v.To reject bluntly
2.To drive back

n.A blunt rejection
2.An abrupt setback in progress
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Resilient(Resilience)
Definition
adj.Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune
2.Returning quickly to an original shape or condition

n. The ability to recover quickly
2.The ability to spring back
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Avid
Definition
adj.Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed
2.Eager, enthusiastic
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Demean(Demeaning)
Definition
v.To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character

adj.Degrading
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Emulate
Definition
v.To try to equal; to imitate
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Pervade(Pervasive)
Definition
v.To spread throughout

adj.Spreading throughout
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Gingerly
Definition
adj.Cautious; very careful

adv.With extreme care or concern
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Grimace
Definition
v. To make a face expressing feelings of pain, contempt, or disgust

n.A facial expression that seems to express pain, contempt, or disgust
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Abrasion(Abrasive)
Definition
n.A wearing away or rubbing away by friction
2.A scraped or worn area

adj.Causing wear by rubbing
2.Harsh or rough in manner; irritating
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Succumb
Definition
v.To give up or to give in to; to yield
2.To cease to exist; to die
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Corroborate
Definition
v.To provide evidence to make more certain; to confirm
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Surmise
Definition
v.To suppose something without sufficient evidence

n.A guess
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Cursory
Definition
adj.Done in a hurry and with little attention to detail
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Endeavor
Definition
v.To attempt earnestly
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Extricate
Definition
v.To free from a difficult or tangled situation
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Guile
Definition
n.Cunning or deceit in dealing with others; trickery
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Pivot(Pivotal)
Definition
n.A small bar or rod on which something else turns
2.A person or thing on which others depend

v.To turn on or as if on a pivot

adj.Vitally important; significant
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Recur(Recurrence)
Definition
v.To come up again or to happen again
2.To come to mind again

n.The act of recurring
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Conjecture
Definition
n.A conclusion based on guesswork or insufficient evidence

v.To form an opinion while lacking sufficient evidence
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Disposition
Definition
n.A person's usual mood; temperament
1.A regular tendency or inclination
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Amiss
Definition
adv.I a wrong or imperfect way

adj.Out of order; wrong
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Entreat(Entreaty)
Definition
v.To ask earnestly; to beg

n.A plea or earnest request
Term
Irascible
Definition
adj.Quick-tempered; irritable
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Recluse(Reclusive)
Definition
n.A person who lives apart from society and often alone

adj. Withdrawn from society
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Abhor(Abhorrent)
Definition
v.To shrink from in disgust; to detest

adj.Disgusting; causing loathing
Term
Sage
Definition
adj.Having wisdom and good judgement

n.A person known for wisdom and good judgement
2.An aromatic grayish-green plant used for cooking
Term
Affable(Affability)
Definition
adj.Pleasant; approachable; gracious

n.Friendliness of manner
Term
Tirade
Definition
n.A long angry speech
Term
Audacious(Audacity)
Definition
adj. Willing to take risks; daring
2.Showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy

n.Willingness to take risks by showing excessive boldness
Term
Prudent(Prudence)
Definition
adj.Very careful; showing judgement and wisdom

n.The avoidance of risk; carefulness in what one says or does
Term
Confiscate
Definition
v.To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of
Term
Serene(Serenity)
Definition
adj.Calm and untroubled; peaceful

n.A calm and untroubled state
Term
Embark
Definition
v.To go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage
2.To start out; to begin
Term
Slovenly
Definition
adj.Untidy, carelessly done
Term
Inkling
Definition
n.A slight suspicion; a vague idea
Term
Lackadaisacal
Definition
adj.Showing little spirit or enthusiasm
Term
Profusion(Profuse)
Definition
n.A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount

adj.Giving or occurring in generous amounts; abundant
Term
Conspire(Conspiracy)
Definition
v.To plan together secretly to do something wrong or illegal
2.To join or act together

n.A joining with others to plan or carry out unlawful acts
Term
Dissension
Definition
n.A difference of opinion; disagreement
Term
Anarchy
Definition
n.Total absence of government
2.Lack of order; total confusion
Term
Imminent
Definition
adj.About to happen; likely to occur in the very near future
Term
Apprehend
Definition
v.To seize; to arrest
2.To grasp the meaning of; to understand
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Meticulous
Definition
adj.Extremely careful; attentive to small details
Term
Arraign
Definition
v.To bring before a court to face charges
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Condescend(Condescending)
Definition
v.To lower oneself to a position one considers inferior
2.To behave in an offensively superior manner

adj.Showing an offensively superior manner
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Inane(Inanity)
Definition
adj.Empty; shallow or silly

n.Foolishness; a silly or pointless act
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Contingent
Definition
adj.Conditional; depending on something else
2.Likely, but not certain to happen; possible

n.A group that is part of a larger one
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Negligible
Definition
adj.Small and unimportant, not worth noticing
Term
Calamity(Calamitous)
Definition
n.An event that causes great suffering and harm; a disaster

adj.Disasterous
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Daunt(Daunting)
Definition
v.To discourage or intimidate

adj.So difficult or dangerous as to discourage or intimidate
Term
Dub
Definition
v.To give a title, nickname, or description to
Term
Fanfare
Definition
n.A sound of trumpets or other brass instruments
Term
Fledgling
Definition
n.A young bird just learning to fly
2.A young and inexperienced person

adj.New and untested
Term
Deploy
Definition
v.To arrange troops or equipment in position for battle
2.To put into use
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Facilitate
Definition
v.To make easier
Term
Adept
Definition
adj.Highly skilled; expert
Term
Banter
Definition
v.To exchange playful, teasing remarks

n.Light, playful conversation
Term
Grapple
Definition
v.To struggle with in close combat; to wrestle
2.To come to grips with

n.An iron shaft with a claw for grasping and holding things
Term
Copious
Definition
adj.Large in quantity; abundant
Term
Crucial
Definition
adj.Extremely important; vital in resolving something
Term
Fitful
Definition
adj.Not steady; irregular
Term
Divert(Diversion)
Definition
v.To turn aside
2.To entertain or amuse

n.The act of turning from a course or concern
2.Something that amuses or entertains
Term
Humdrum
Definition
adj.Lacking excitement; boring or monotonous
Term
Memento
Definition
n.Something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir
Term
Tumult(Tumultuous)
Definition
n.Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance
Term
Abet
Definition
v.To encourage or assist in some activity, especially a questionable one
Term
Unseemly
Definition
adj.Not suitable; inappropriate or improper
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Balmy
Definition
adj.Soothing; mild
Term
Advocate
Definition
v.To plead in favor of; to defend
n.One who argues for or defends a person, group, or idea
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