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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 9 Unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bewail | To express deep regret or sorrow over. |
| Destitiute | 1. Without resources or possessions, especially the necessities of life. 2. Lacking; devoid of. |
| Detract | To take away, especially from the value, beauty, or importance of. |
| Emancipate | To set free from slavery; to liberate. |
| Extol | To praise highly |
| Flamboyant | Excessively showy; unrestrained. |
| Impetus | 1. A driving force; anything that causes an action. 2. Increased activity resulting from a driving force. |
| Insuperable | Incapable of being overcome or defeated. |
| Maxim | A general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying. |
| Obligatory | Required or demanded. |
| Plumb | 1. To measure the depth of water. 2. To reach the deepest part of. 3. To understand by examining closely; to solve. 4. Straight up and down; vertical. |
| Vagabond | A person who wanders from place to place. |
| Visage | A face, especially one that expresses feelings. |
| Wheedle | 1. To coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise. 2. To gain by using sly persuasion or insincere praise. |
| Intermittent | Not continuous; happening at intervals. |