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(4th) Lesson 5

Worldy Wise Vocab

TermDefinition
abrupt Happening suddenly, with out warning.
achieve To do what one sets out to do.
attempt To try to make an effort.
contempt A feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy.
entertain To interest and amuse.
glimpse To get a quick look at.
mock To make fun of
persist To keep on doing or trying.
persuade To win someone over by arguing or answering.
phase A stage in a series of changes.
quaint Odd or unusual in a pleasing or old fashion way.
recall To remember.
reject To refuse to accept or use.
revise To go over carefully in order to bring up to date.
contrast Tell how things are different; draw a distinction.
compare Tell how alike; judge against.
infer Make a good guess; read between the lines.
conclusion Ending; wrapping up.
Created by: YCain
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