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Wordly Wise 5, Ch.12
A Child of the Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| convalesce | to get back health and strength after an illness |
| dedicate | 1. to set aside for a certain purpose 2. to devote to a serious purpose 3. to name, address, or set aside as an honor |
| exasperate | to make angry; so annoy |
| exasperating | very annoying |
| notable | deserving of attention; outstanding |
| overdue | 1. coming later than expected or needed 2. unpaid when owed |
| overthrow | v. to end the rule of; to defeat, often by using force n. the action of overthrowing |
| penetrate | 1. to pierce 2. to pass into or through |
| portrait | a drawing, painting, or photograph of a person, especially the face |
| rebel | v. to refuse to accept control by others n. a person who refuses to obey orders or the law |
| rebellious | fighting against another's control; disobedient |
| rebellion | open opposition to another's control |
| restrict | to keep within certain limits |
| restriction | a limit |
| seldom | not often; rarely |
| stimulate | to make more active |
| tempest | a violent windstorm usually with snow, rain, or hail |
| tempestuous | stormy, wild |
| upbringing | the care and training a child gets while growing up |
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