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worldly wise 18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| vignette | a short sketch ; clear picture |
| tribulation | great trouble; suffering |
| tract | area of land or water; organs in body; a pamphlet of ideas |
| squeamish | easily made to feel upset or sick |
| requisite | required; needed |
| rectify | to correct or adjust |
| paramount | most important |
| memoir | an account or memory of author's personal experience: author lived through it |
| malady | sickness or unhealthy condition |
| indelible | Can't be erased; permanent |
| inclement | stormy weather; harsh and not merciful |
| delegate | a representative; person who acts on behalf of others |
| combustible | capable of catching on fire |
| cache | a hiding or storage place; something that is hidden |
| aperture | an opening or hole |