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WW wordlists 1 - 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Awl(noun) | a small pointed tool used for making holes. |
| Pestilence(noun) | plague |
| Repudiate(verb) | to refuse to accept |
| Contrite(adj.) | remorseful |
| Coerce(verb) | to compel by making threats against |
| Moccasin(noun) | a heelless leather shoe |
| Textile(noun) | a woven fabric |
| Trance(noun) | a dreamlike state |
| Roisterer(noun) | a person who acts in an uproarious manner |
| Spawn(verb) | to produce young in large numbers |
| Census(noun) | an official count of the population |
| Reputable(adj.) | respectable |
| Stipulate(verb) | to specify |
| Surplus(noun) | a quantity over what is needed |
| vindictive(adj.) | revengeful |
| Umbrage(noun) | offense |
| Oust(verb) | to expel |
| Vigilante(noun) | a person who takes the law into their own hands by avenging a crime |
| sage(adj.) | wise |
| Averse(adj.) | opposed to |
| Reverent(adj.) | solemnly respectable |
| Disclaim(verb) | to deny |
| Exterminate(verb) | to destroy |
| Toga(noun) | a loose outer garment worn by Romans |
| Hemorrhage(verb) | to bleed heavily |
| Inexorable(adj.) | incapable of being stopped |
| Tangible(adj.) | capable of being touched |
| Abet(verb) | to encourage, especially in wrong doing |
| Fodder(noun) | course animal feed |
| Insight(noun) | an understanding of something |
| Accord(noun) | agreement |
| Caravan(noun) | a group of travelers or a large covered wagon |
| Budget(verb) | to use carefully |
| Rank(adj.) | course in texture |
| Rank(verb) | to arrange in order |
| Engrave(verb) | to cut |
| Aqueduct(noun) | a structure for conveying water |
| Rank[s](noun) | a position in the armed forces or rows |
| Rarity(noun) | an object valued because of its scarcity |
| Dialogue(noun) | a conversation or a continuous exchange of views |
| Exhilarating(adj.) | animating |
| Budget(noun) | plan of income and expenses |
| Primitive(adj.) | relating, denoting, or preserving the early stage in evolution |
| Gig(verb) | to hook through the body |
| Hypothetical(adj.) | supposed for the sake of argument |
| Gig(noun) | a two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse or a boat reserved for the captain of a ship |
| Odorous(adj.) | sweet-smelling |
| Triad(noun) | a group of three |
| Sinister(adj) | evil |
| Lucre(noun) | distasteful money |
| historic(adj.) | important in history |
| Chastise(verb) | to discipline |
| Wend(verb) | to go in a specified direction, usually slowly |
| Chronicle(noun) | a record of historical events |
| Deem(verb) | to believe |
| Ewer(noun) | a large, wide-mouthed jug |
| Fabulous(adj.) | almost incredible |
| Elicit(verb) | to bring forth |
| Aegis(noun) | sponsorship |
| Edifying(adj.) | enlightening |
| Gird(verb) | to encircle with a belt or secure |
| Inter(verb) | to place in a grave or tomb |
| Interrogate(verb) | to question |
| Demean(verb) | to lower in dignity or honor |
| Genius(noun) | great mental abilities |
| Farrier(noun) | a craftsmen who tends to horse hooves |
| Pugnacious(adj.) | eager or quick to fight |
| Caries(noun) | tooth or bone decay |
| Remonstrate(verb) | to speak in protest |
| Posthumous(adj.) | occurring after death |
| Specify(verb) | to state definitely |
| Unassuming(adj.) | modest |
| Inexplicable(adj.) | incapable of being explained |
| Galaxy(noun) | a distinguished gathering or a group of vast amounts of stars |
| Degrading(adj.) | lowering in self-respect |
| Elite(noun) | a superior group |
| Antipodes(noun) | region on the opposite side of the world |
| Rote(adj.) | memorizing in an unthinking way |
| Decipher(verb) | to figure out or translate into regular language |
| Aftermath(noun) | a usually negative consequence |
| Quail(noun) | a small game bird |
| Quail(verb) | to cower |
| Plaudits(noun) | expressions of approval |
| Zone(noun) | an area |
| Hazy(adj.) | unclear |
| Paraphernalia(noun) | personal belongings |
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