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(5th) Lesson 6
Worldly Wise Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abolish | To bring to an end; to do away with. |
| agony | Great pain of mind or body; suffering. |
| catapult | A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force. |
| character | The qualities that make a person or place different or special. |
| denounce | To speak out against something; to criticize. |
| escalate | To go up or increase in size or scope. |
| grim | Cruel ; fierce. |
| harbor | A protected place along a seacoast where ships can find shelter. |
| inflict | To cause something painful to be felt. |
| loathe | To hate or dislike greatly. |
| meddle | To involve oneself in other people's affairs without being asked. |
| monstrous | Causing shock; horrible; wicked. |
| rouse | To awaken to wake up |
| steadfast | Unchanging; steady; loyal. |
| translate | To put in a different language |
| conclusion | Ending ; Wrapping up. |
| infer | Make a good guess; read between the lines. |
| compare | Tell how things are alike. |
| contrast | Tell how things are different. |