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Wordly Wise Lesson 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Accompany | 1. To go along with; to be together 2. To play a musical instrument for or with |
| Beneficial | Being of use; helpful; favorable |
| Captive | n. One that is held prisoner adj. Unable to escape or get away |
| Convenient | Suitable for one's needs; making life easier or more comfortable |
| Ecstasy | A strong feeling of emotion; especially joy |
| Expanse | A wide, open area or surface; a stretch |
| Expedition | 1. A long journey by a group to explore or do battle 2. A group that makes such a journey |
| Inept | 1. Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion 2. Lacking in skill or ability |
| Interpret | 1. To translate into another language 2. To explain the meaning of 3. To understand in one's own way |
| Invaluable | Too valuable to measure; priceless |
| Linger | To be slow in leaving or going away |
| Retrieve | 1. To get back; to recover 2. To find and bring back |
| Skirmish | n. A minor fight or battle v. To take part in such a fight |
| Supplement | n. Something added to make up for something missing v. To add to |
| Territory | 1. A particular area of land 2. A land area under control of a particular group or government |