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Wordly Wise Lesson18
Wordly Wise Lesson 18, Book 6
Term | Definition |
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Abroad | Adv. Away from one’s own country. |
Anguish | N. Extreme pain of the body or mind. V. To suffer extreme doubts or uncertainties. |
Commence | V. To start; to begin. |
Commend | V. 1. To speak of with approval; to praise. 2. To put in the care of. |
Controversy | N. A public dispute that arouses strong feelings. |
Controversial | Adj. Causing controversy. |
Cordial | Adj. Sincerely warm and friendly. |
Dissent | V. To disagree. N. The expression of a difference of opinion. |
Earnest | Adj. Serious and important; not light and playful. |
Elicit | V. To draw out or to cause. |
Exhilaration | N. Excitement; a state of elation. |
Exhilarating | Adj. Exciting; stimulating. |
Exhilarate | V. To excite; to cause to feel lively. |
Genuine | Adj. 1. Real; being what it seems to be. 2. Honest; sincere. |
Hoax | N. An act intended to fool or deceive others. V. To fool; to play a trick on. |
Manipulate | V. 1. To operate using the hands, especially in a skillful way. 2 .To control in a secret or unfair way. |
Recount | V. To give a detailed account of. N. A second count, as of the vote in an election. |
Skeptic | N. A person who is not easy to convince unless positive proof is offered. Adj. Showing doubt or an unwillingness to believe. N. An attitude of doubt or disbelief. |
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