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Wordly Wise #6
Lesson 6 Word List
Term | Definition |
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abolish | To bring to an end;to do away with. |
agony | Great pain of mind or body;suffering. |
catapult | 1. A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force. 2. To move or be moved suddenly with a great force,as if by a catapult. |
character | 1. The qualities that make a person or place different of special. 2. A person in a story, movie or play. 3. A letter or symbol used in writing or printing. |
denounce | 1. To speak out against something;to criticize. 2. To accuse someone of doing wrong. |
escalate | To go up or increase in size or scope. |
grim | 1. Cruel;fierce 2. Unfriendly or threatening;stern. 3. Unpleasant;disturbing. |
harbor | 1. A protected place along the sea coast where ships can find shelter. 2. To give shelter to;to take care of by hiding. 3. To hold and nourish a thought or feeling in the mind. |
inflict | To cause something painful to be felt. |
loathe | To hate or dislike greatly. |
meddle | To involve one in other people's affairs without being asked. |
monstrous | 1. Causing shock;horrible;wicked. 2. Extremely large. |
rouse | 1. To awaken;to wake up. 2. To stir up;to excite. |
steadfast | Unchanging;steady;loyal. |
translate | To put into a different language. |