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WTG Lesson 3
Term | Definition |
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Abhor | V. to hate; to shrink from with disgust Syn-hate |
Acute | Adj 1. sharp and severe 2. keen or sensitive 3. very serious Syn-sharp |
Bicker | V. to argue over an unimportant matter Syn-argue |
Etiquette | N. the manners and behavior considered to be acceptable Syn-manners |
Foolhardy | Adj. foolishly daring SYN-daring |
Genial | Adj. pleasantly cheerful and kindly Syn-friendly |
Imply | V to suggest or express without directly saying Syn-hint |
initiative | N 1. the ability to see what needs to be done and take a leading role in getting it done 2. a first step or movement; an act that begins something Syn-energy, leadership |
Menace | N a serious threat Syn -threaten V to threaten |
Persevere | V to keep at something even though it is difficult Syn-persist |
Ponder | V to consider carefully; to think deeply about, often over a period of time Syn-reflect |
Quaint | Adj strange, odd, or old-fashioned in a pleasing way Syn-fanciful |
Remorse | N deep regret and a feeling of guilt over one's wrongdoing Syn-regret |
Vague | Adj 1. not clear or definite 2. fuzzy or blurred Syn-unclear |
Vital | Adj. very important; absolutely necessary Syn-crucial |