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wordly wise 3000 book 10 lesson 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aura | A distinctive atmosphere or feeling that seems to surround someone or something; a distinctive appearance or impression. |
| banal | lacking freshness;trite |
| bemuse | to cunfuse or bewilder |
| cognizant | Fully aware; taking notice. |
| conundrum | 1) A riddle whose answer is a play on words. 2) A puzzle or problem that is difficult or impossible to solve. |
| evanescent | Short-lived; staying temporarily. |
| factotum | A helper or assistant with a wide range of duties and responsibilities. |
| grandoise | 1) Impressive because of large size or scope. 2) Characterized by the pretense of grandeur or absurd exaggeration. |
| induce | To influence or persuade. |
| intransigent | Refusing to compromise or change one's position on an issue. |
| laudatory | Full of praise. |
| panache | Dash or flamboyance in style or action. |
| picayune | Petty or insignificant; concerned with trifling matters. |
| predilection | An inclination; preference. |
| promontory | A high point of land that juts out into water. |