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Worldly Wise book 9 Lesson 3
Term | Definition |
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Allude | To refer to in an indirect way (used with "to") |
Consecrate | 1. To set apart as holy 2. To dedicate to a cause; to devote |
Disseminate | To scatter or spread widely |
Dote | To show excessive fondness for (used with "on" or "upon") |
Exhort | To urge strongly; to warn or appeal |
Feckless | Careless or irresponsible |
Implicate | To show to be involved with something, especially something dishonest or illegal |
Lament | To feel or express grief |
Monetary | Of or relating to money or currency |
Pensive | Deep in thought; dreamily thoughtful |
Pomp | A showy or dignified display |
Stilted | Artificially stiff or formal in manner |
Subjugate | To bring under control; to conquer |
Trauma | 1. A severe bodily injury 2. Emotional shock |
Wanton | 1. Ignoring what is right 2. Excessive or unrestrained Playful or frolicsome |