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Wordly Wise 6, Ch.14

The Travels of Marco Polo

QuestionAnswer
benevolent wanting to do good; kind
consent v. to agree; to allow to happen n. permission; approval
discreet showing care or wisdom in what one says or does
descretion the ability to handle matters wisely
engross to take up one's complete attention
engrossing taking up one's complete attention
esteem v. to think highly of; to respect n. high regard
esteemed highly regarded
exaggerate to describe something as larger or greater than it really is
exaggeration something that is made to be larger or greater than it really is
extensive 1. covering a large area 2. ambitious; far-reaching
fantastic 1. almost unbelievable 2. unusual; odd
intrigue v. 1. to fascinate 2. to plot in a secret way; to scheme n. a secret plot or scheme
marvel n. a wonderful or amazing thing v. to be filled with wonder or amazement
marvelous 1. causing wonder; astonishing 2. of the highest quality; splendid
mission 1. a special or important task or assignment 2. a group sent on an important assignment
opportunity 1. a time that is right for doing something 2. a chance for getting ahead
relinquish to let go; to give up
tyrant a ruler or person who has complete power and uses it in cruel or unjust ways
tyranny n. rule by a person who has complete power who uses it in cruel or unjust ways
vanquish to defeat utterly and completely; to overcome
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