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Wordly Wise Lesson 9
Wordly Wise Book 4 Lesson 9
Term | Definition |
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advantage | Something that is helpful or useful. |
astonish | To surprise or amaze. |
confirm | To show or prove to be true. To approve or give one's agreement to. |
distant | Very far away in time. Very far away; not near or close by. |
founder | A person who sets up something that lasts. |
hamlet | A small village. |
host | A large number. One who greets and entertains quests ant take care of their needs at a party or restaurant. |
misgiving | A feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or concern about what may happen in the future. |
parch | To make or become very dry. |
prospect | Something that is waited for, expected, or hoped for. |
scarce | In short supply; not plentiful. |
shrewd | Clever; good at understanding what is needed and acting on it. |
sole | Being the only one of its kind; belonging to only one person or group. |
torment | Great pain or suffering. |
typical | Being like others or its kind. |