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Vocab Lesson 2
Wordly Wise Book 10 Third Edition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adjudicate | To hear & decide judicially; to judge. |
| centennial | 1) A one-hundredth anniversary or celebration. 2) Of or pertaining to a period of one-hundred years. |
| countenance | 1) A person's face; the expression on a person's face. 2) Support or approval. 3) To support or approve; to tolerate. |
| disgruntle | To make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood. |
| equilibrium | A state of balance. |
| expedite | To speed up a process; to facilitate. |
| gird | 1) To encircle, bind, or surround. 2) To get ready for an action; to brace. |
| gratuitous | 1) Not called for, unnecessary. 2) W/o charge; free. |
| illusory | Unreal or imagined; deceiving. |
| implacable | Incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless. |
| luminary | 1) A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon. 2) A person who is well known for his or her achievements; a celebrity. |
| manifesto | A public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views on an individual or group. |
| mesmerize | To fascinate or hypnotize. |
| precedent | An act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one. |
| spurious | Not genuine; false. |