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Wordly Wise Lesson 4
Wordly Wise 8, Lesson 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abhor | To shrink from in disgust; to detest. |
| abhorrent | Disgusting; causing loathing. |
| amiss | In a wrong or imperfect way. OR Out of order;wrong |
| despondent | Depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged. |
| entreat | To ask earnestly; to beg |
| haunt | To stay in one's mind continually. OR To visit frequently OR To appear in the form of a ghost |
| impel | To drive or propel OR To urge or drive by force or moral pressure |
| interminable | Endless; seeming to be without end |
| irascible | Quick-tempered; irritable |
| profound | Intense; deeply felt OR Having understanding or knowledge that goes beneath the surface, beyond the obvious |
| recluse | A person who lives apart form society and often alone |
| reclusive | Withdrawn from society |
| reverberate | To be repeated as in a series of echoes or vibrations |
| sage | Having wisdom or good judgment OR A person known for wisdom and good judgment OR An aromatic grayish-green plant used in cooking |
| tirade | A long, angry speech |
| tremulous | Marked by trembling or shaking OR Timid or fearful |