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Signe #4
Mount Vernon (Wordly Wise)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquire | v) To gain ownership of something |
| acquisition | n) Something that is acquired |
| antagonize | v) To make an enemy of: to stir up anger or dislike |
| competent | adj.) Having the ability to do what is needed |
| comprise | v.) To form; make up To consist of; to include |
| correspond | v) To match; to be equal to |
| dilapidated | adj.) In poor condition from neglect or age |
| illustrious | adj.) Very famous; outstanding |
| incident | n). Something that happens in real life or in a story; an event |
| inherit | v.) To receive something from someone after that person's death To receive from one's parents |
| latitude | n.) 1) The distance north or south of the equator 2) Freedom from strict rules |
| maintain | v.) 1) To declare something to be true 2) To continue in the same way or condition 3) To keep in good condition |
| renovate | v.) To make like new again |
| reprimand | v.) To scold in a harsh or formal manner |
| supervise | v.) To direct or manage activities |