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Wordly Wise Lesson 4
Word List 4 Grade 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquire acquisition | To gain ownership of something; to get by one's own efforts or actions. Something that is acquired. |
| antagonize | To make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike. |
| competent | Having the ability to do what is needed. |
| comprise | To form up; to make up. To consist of or include. |
| correspond | To match; to be equal to. To exchange letters with another person. |
| dilapidated | In poor condition from neglect or age. |
| illustrious | Very famous; outstanding. |
| incident | Something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance. |
| inherit | To receive something from someone after that person's death. To receive, as part of one's physical or mental makeup, from one's parents. |
| latitude | The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees. A region as marked by its distance from the equator. Freedom from strict rules. |
| loath | Unwilling; reluctant. |
| maintain | To declare something to be true. To continue in the same way or condition. To keep in good condition. |
| renovate | To make like new again. |
| reprimand | To scold in a harsh or formal manner. A strong scolding from someone in authority. |
| supervise | To direct or manage activities. |