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WW #9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allure | n. The power to attract or charm |
| Antiquity | n.1 The ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages 2 The quality of great age |
| Appraise | v.1 To estimate the value of 2 To form a judgement of; to evaluate |
| Cleave | v.1 To cling to or be faithful to 2 To split with force or a sharp instrument |
| Depreciate | v.1 To make or become less in value 2 To represent as of little value; to belittle |
| Facet | n.1 Any of the small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting 2 One of many sides or aspects of something |
| Facsimile | n. An exact copy |
| Impervious | adj.1 Incapable of being penetrated 2 Not affected or disturbed by |
| Nondescript | Adj. hard to describe because of a lack of distinctive quailitys or features |
| Quandary | n. A state of being in doubt about what to do |
| Repose | v.1 To lie at rest 2 to place in some person or group n, a state of restor relaxation |
| Scintillate | v.1 to flash or sparkle 2 To be lively or witty |
| Scrutinize | v. To examine with great care n. Close examination |
| Synthetic | adj. not naturally produced; made by artificial processes |
| Transmute | v. To change the form or appearance of |