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Wordly Wise Lesson 3
Word List 3 Grade 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| admonish | To warn. To criticize gently. |
| aghast | Struck with horror; shocked. |
| annihilate | To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin. |
| benefactor | A person who provides help, especially by giving money. |
| bestow | To give as an honor; to present as a gift. |
| devious | Having many twists and turns; winding. Sneaky; not frank or honest. |
| devoid | Lacking; empty; entirely without. |
| heed | To pay attention to. Attention; notice. |
| mortal | A human being, especially as contrasted with a god. Of or relating to human beings. Causing death; fatal. Very severe. |
| muse | To think about in a quiet, careful way. |
| pioneer | A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow. To open the way for others. |
| plague | A deadly disease that speads rapidly from person to person. Anything that causes destruction or suffering. To cause suffering or distress. |
| subside | To sink to a lower level. To become quieter or less active. |
| unwitting | Not done on purpose; unintended/ |
| wrath | Forceful anger; fury. Very angry |