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Wordly Wise chapt. 3
Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Admonish | 1. To warn(v)2. To criticize gentally(v)3. A warning(n) |
| Aghast | Struck with horror; shocked(adj) |
| Annihilate | To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin(v) |
| Benefactor | A person who provides help, especially by giving money(n) |
| Bestow | To give as in honor; to present as a gift(v) |
| Devious | 1. Having many twists and turns; winding2. Sneaky, not having frank or honest(adj) |
| Heed | To pay attention to(v) |
| Mortal | 1. A human being, especially contrasted with a god.(n) 2. Of or related to human beings.Causing death;fatal; Very severe(adj) |
| Muse | To think about in a quiet,careful way(v) |
| Pioneer | 1. A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow(n)2. To open the way for others (v) |
| Devoid | Lacking;empty;entirely without(adj) |
| Plague | 1. A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person(n)2. Anything that causes suffering or destruction(n)3. To cause suffering or distress(v) |
| Subside | 1. To sink to a lower level(v)2. To become quiet or less active(v) |
| Unwitting | Not done on purpose; unintended(adj) |
| Wrath | 1. Forceful anger; fury(n)2. Very angry(adj) |