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Wordly Wise6 EMS #10
Worldy Wise6 EMS Lesson 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| anticipate (verb) | 1. To look forward to: to expect |
| anticipate (verb) | 2. To be aware of and to provide for beforehand |
| bankrupt (adj) | 1. Unable to pay one's debts and freed by law from doing so |
| bankrupt (adj) | Left without any worth or value |
| bankrupt (verb) | To leave without worh or value |
| brief (adj) | Short; not long-lasting |
| brief (verb) | To give a short explanation or set of instructions to |
| brief (noun) | A statement, giving the main points in a case, for use in a court of law |
| brisk (adj) | Quick;active |
| brisk (adj) | Stimulating; refreshing |
| budget (noun) | A plan for spending money during a certain period |
| budget (verb) | To plan the use of carefully |
| compete (verb) | To try to win againist others |
| compete (competition) noun | 1. The act of trying to win against others |
| compete (competition) noun | 2. A contest |
| compete (competitor) | One who competes against others |
| complicate (verb) | To make difficult |
| complicate (complicated) adj | Not easy or simple; having many different parts |
| effect (verb) | To make happen |
| effect (noun) | A result |
| effect (effective) adj | 1. Bringing about the desired result |
| effect (effective) adj | 2. In operation; active |
| effect (effective) adj | 3. Making a strong and favorable impression |
| err (verb) | To be wrong or to do wrong |
| err (error) noun | A mistake |
| err (erroneous) adj | Mistaken; wrong |
| factor (noun) | Something that conttributes to a result |
| fad (noun) | Something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten |
| gripe (verb) | 1. To complain |
| gripe (verb) | 2. To annoy or irritate |
| knack (noun) | A special talent or skill; ability to do somehting easily |
| leisure (noun) | Free time not taken up with work |
| leisure (leisurely) adj | Slow; relaxed |
| unique (adj) | The only one of its kind |