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Word Wise Lesson 8
Lesson 8 Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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accompany | v. 1. To go along with; to be together. 2. To play a musical instrument for or with. |
beneficial | adj. Being of use; helpful; favorable. |
captive | n. One that is held prisoner. adj. Unable to escape or get away. |
captivity | n. The state of being help against one's will; loss of freedom |
convenient | adj. Suitable for one's needs; making life easier or more comfortable. |
convenience | n. Anything that makes life easier or more comfortable. |
ecstasy | n. A strong feeling of emotion, especially joy. |
ecstatic | adj. Full of or causing ecstasy. |
expanse | n. A wide, open area or surface; a stretch. |
expedition | n. 1. A long journey by a group to explore or to do battle. 2. A group that makes such a journey. |
inept | adj. 1. Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion. 2. Lacking in skill or ability. |
interpret | v. 1. To translate into another language. 2. To explain the meaning of. 3. To understand in one's own way. |
invaluable | adj. Too valuable to measure; priceless. |
linger | v. To be slow leaving or going away. |
retrieve | v. 1. To get back; to recover. |
skirmish | n. A minor fight or battle. v. To take part in such a fight. |
supplement | n. Something added to make up for something missing. v. To add to. |
territory | n. 1. A particular area of land. 2. A land area under control of a particular group or government. |