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Wordly Wise 5 L12
Question | Answer |
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convalesce | v. To get back health and strength after an illness |
dedicate | v. To set aside for a certain purpose |
dedicate | v. To devote to a serious purpos |
dedicate | v. To name, address, or set aside as an honor. |
dictate | v. To give orders; to command |
dictate | v. To say aloud while another writes down the words |
dictator | n. A person who has complete control over a country; a person who is obeyed without question. |
exasperate | v. To make angry; to annoy. |
exasperate | v. To make angry; to annoy. |
notable | adj. Deserving of attention; outstanding. |
overdue | adj. Coming later than expected or needed |
overdue | adj. Unpaid when owed |
overthrow | v. To end the rule of; to defeat, often by using force |
overthrow | n. The action of defeating. |
penetrate | v. To pierce |
penetrate | v. To pass into or through. |
portrait | n. A drawing, painting, or photograph of a person, especially the face. |
rebel | v. To refuse to accept control by others |
rebel | n. A person who refuses to obey orders or the law. |
rebellious | adj. Fighting against another's control; disobedient |
restrict | v. To keep within certain limits. |
seldom | adv. Not often; rarely. |
stimulate | v. To make more active |
tempest | n. A violent windstorm usually with snow, rain, or hail. |
tempestuous | n. A violent windstorm usually with snow, rain, or hail. |
upbringing | n. The care and training a child gets while growing up |