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BPSWordly Wise 39
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| advantage (n.) | Something that is helpful or useful. |
| advantage (v.) | To make use of; to benefit oneself by treating others unfairly. |
| astonish (v.) | To surprise or amaze. |
| astonishment (n.) | Great surprise or amazement. |
| confirm (v.) | To show or prove to be true. |
| confirm (v.) | To approve or give one's approval to. |
| distant (adj.) | Very far away in time. |
| distant (adj.) | Very far away; not near or close by. |
| distance (n.) | The length of the space between two places. |
| founder (n.) | A person who sets something up that lasts. |
| founder (v.) | To sink below the surface of the water. |
| hamlet (n.) | A small village. |
| host (n.) | A large number. |
| host (n.) | One who greets and entertains guests and takes care of their needs at a party or restaurant. |
| misgiving (n.) | A feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or concern about what may happen in the future. |
| parch (v.) | To make or become very dry. |
| parched (adj.) | Lacking water; thirsty. |
| prospect (n.) | Something that is waited for, expected, or hoped for. |
| prospect (v.) | To look in the ground for valuable metals like gold and silver. |
| prospector (n.) | A person who explores an area to look for valuable metals. |
| scarce (adj.) | In short supply; not plentiful. |
| scarcity (n.) | A shortage. |
| shrewd (adj.) | Clever; good at understanding what is needed and acting on it. |
| sole (adj.) | Being the only one of its kind; belonging to only one person or group. |
| sole (n.) | The bottom surface of the foot of or of a shoe or boot. |
| sole (v.) | A flat fish that is caught and eaten for food. |
| torment (n.) | Great pain or suffering. |
| torment (v.) | To cause pain or suffering. |
| typical (adj.) | Being like others of its kind. |