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BPSWordly Wise 36
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| applaud (v.) | To show approval, especially by clapping hands |
| applause(n.) | Showing of approval or enjoyment by cheering or clapping |
| crafty (adj.) | skilled at tricking others |
| disclose (v.) | to make known |
| drab (adj.) | dull and without color; not cheerful /colorful |
| entire (adj.) | having nothing left out; whole, complete |
| exclaim (v.) | to speak suddenly and with strong feeling |
| exclamation (n.) | a sharp cry of strong feeling |
| exquisite (adj.) | finely done or made |
| intend (v.) | to plan; to have in mind |
| intention (n) | an aim, plan, or purpose |
| jeer (v.) | to speek or cry out in scorn; to mock |
| jeer (n.) | something said that is meant to hurt or insult |
| peer (v.) | to look closely; to stare, especially when hard to see or understand |
| progress (n.) | moving toward a goal; improvement |
| progress (v.) | to move forward; to advance to a further stage; improve |
| refine (v.) | to make pure by removing all unwanted matter |
| scoundrel (n.) | a mean or wicked person |
| uneasy (adj.) | not comfortable; worried or nervous |
| vain (adj.) | having too high an opinion of one's looks or achievements; without success |