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E10 Lesson 1
Wordly Wise Book 10 Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| asperity | sharpness or harshness of manner OR roughness of surface; unevenness |
| bane | a person or thing that destroys or causes harm |
| buffoon | a person who often makes attempts to be funny; a clown; a fool |
| doleful | mournful or full of sorrow; causing grief |
| extrovert | a person whose attention is focused on others and on what is going on around her or him, rather than on her or his own feelings |
| garish | excessively bright and flashy; tastelessly glaring |
| hierarchy | a group or system in which positions of power are ranked, usually from lowest to highest |
| imbue | to fill completely with a feeling or idea; to inspire |
| instigate | to stir up or urge on; to provoke |
| penchant | a strong attraction or leaning |
| rambunctious | behaving in a wild and unruly manner |
| repertoire | the list of pieces an actor, musician, etc. is ready to perform; the skills or accomplishments of a person or group |
| rudiment | (usually plural) a basic principle or skill OR an undeveloped or beginning stage |
| undermine | to weaken or ruin by degrees OR to attack by indirect, secret, or underhanded means |
| unremitting | not stopping or slowing down; constant |