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Wordly Wise Lesson10
Wordly Wise Lesson 10 Book 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| unique (adj) | the only one of its kind |
| leisure (noun) | free time not taken up with work |
| leisurely (adj) | slow or relaxed |
| knack (noun) | a special talent or skill; ability to do something easily |
| gripe (noun) | a complaint |
| gripe (verb) | 1) to complain or 2) to annoy or irritate |
| fad (noun) | something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten |
| factor (noun) | something that contributes to a result |
| err (verb) | to be wrong or to do wrong |
| error (noun) | a mistake |
| erronous (adj) | mistaken or wrong |
| effect (verb) | to make happen |
| effect (noun) | a result |
| effective (adj) | 1) bringing about the desired result 2) in operation; active 3) making a strong and favorable impression |
| complicated (adj) | not easy or simple; having many different parts |
| complicate (verb) | to make difficult |
| compete (verb) | to try to win against others |
| competition (noun) | 1) the act of trying to win against others 2) a contest |
| competitor (noun) | one who competes against others |
| anticipate (verb) | 1) to look forward to or expect 2) to be aware of and to provide for beforehand |
| bankrupt (adj) | 1) unable to pay one's debts and freed by law from doing so 2) left without any worth or value |
| bankrupt (verb) | to leave without worth or value |
| brief (adj) | short or not lasting long |
| brief (verb) | to give a short explanation or set of instructions to |
| brief (noun) | a statement giving the main points in a case, for use in a court of law |
| brisk (adj) | 1) quick and active 2) stimulating and refreshing |
| budget (noun) | a plan for spending money during a certain period |
| budget (verb) | to plan the use of carefully |