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Wordly Wise 5 L6
Question | Answer |
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abolish | v. To bring to an end; to do away with. |
agony | n. Great pain of mind or body; suffering |
agony | adj. Very painful |
catapult | n. A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force. |
catapult | v. To move or be moved suddenly and with great force. |
character | n. 1. The qualities that make a person or place different or special |
character | n. A person in a story, movie, or play. |
character | n. A letter or symbol used in writing or printing. |
denounce | v. To accuse someone of doing wrong |
denounce | v. 1. To speak out against something; to criticize. |
escalate | v. To go up or increase in size or scope. |
grim | adj. 1. Cruel; fierce. |
grim | adj. Unfriendly or threatening; stern |
grim | adj. Unpleasant; disturbing |
harbor | n. A protected place along a seacoast where ships can find shelter |
harbor | v. 1. To give shelter to; to take care of by hiding. |
harbor | v. To hold and nourish a thought or feeling in the mind |
inflict | v. To cause something painful to be felt |
loathe | v. To hate or dislike greatly |
loathe | n. A feeling of hatred. |
meddle | v. To involve oneself in other people's affairs without being asked |
meddlesome | adj. Given to taking part in others' affairs without being asked. |
monstrous | adj. 1. Causing shock; horrible; wicked |
monstrous | adj. Extremely large |
rouse | v. 1. To awaken, to wake up |
rouse | v. To stir up; to excite |
steadfast | adj. Unchanging; steady; loyal. |
translate | v. To put into a different language |