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BPSWordly Wise 35
Term | Definition |
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abrupt (adj.) | Happening suddenly, without warning. |
achieve (v.) | To do what ones sets out to do. |
achievement (n.) | Something done that takes skill or effort. |
attempt (v.) | To try; to make an effort. |
attempt (n.) | A try. |
contempt (n.) | A feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy. |
entertain (v.) | To interest and amuse. |
entertain (v.) | To have guests. |
entertain (v.) | To have in mind. |
glimpse (v.) | To get a quick look at. |
glimpse (n.) | A quick or hasty look. |
mock (v.) | To make fun of. |
mock (adj.) | Not real,; pretended |
persist (v.) | To keep on doing or trying. |
persist (v.) | To go on and on. |
persistence (n.) | Sticking to something; not giving up. |
persistent (adj.) | Refusing to give up. |
persuade (v.) | To win someone over by arguing or asking. |
persuasive (adj.) | Having the power to persuade. |
phase (n.) | A stage in a series of changes. |
quaint (adj.) | Odd or unusual in a pleasing or old fashioned way. |
recall (v.) | To remember |
recall (v.) | To call or take back. |
reject (v.) | To refuse to accept or use. |
reject (v.) | Something that falls short of what is acceptable. |
revise (v.) | To go over carefully in order to correct or improve. |
revise (v.) | To change in order to bring up to date. |
sensitive (adj.) | Quick to notice or feel. |
sensitive (adj.) | Easily affected by even slight change. |