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Wordlt Wise Chap 4
Word definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acquire | v. To gain ownership of something; to get by one's own efforts of actions |
| Antagonize | v. To make n enemy of; to stir up anger of dislike |
| Competent | adj. Having the ability to do what is needed |
| Comprise | v. 1. To form; to make up 2. To consist of or include |
| Correspond | v. 1. To match; to be equal to 2. To exchange letters with another person |
| Dilapidated | adj. In poor condition from neglect or age |
| Illustrious | adj. Very famous; outstanding |
| Incident | n. Something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance |
| Inherit | v. 1. To receive something from somebody after the person's death 2. To receive, as a part of one's physical or mental make-up, from one's parents |
| Latitude | n. 1. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees 2. A region as marked by its distance from the equator 3.Freedom from strict rules |
| Loath | adj. Unwilling; reluctant |
| Maintain | v. 1. To declare something to be true 2. To continue the same way or condition 3. To keep in good condition |
| Renovate | v. To make like new again |
| Reprimand | v. To scold in a harsh or formal manner n. A strong scolding from someone in authority |
| Supervise | v. To direct or manage activities |