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Wordly Wise 5.12
Wordly Wise Book 5 Lesson 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| convalesce | to get back to health and strength after an illness |
| dedicate | to set aside for a certain purpose. To name, address, or set aside as an honor. |
| dictate | to give orders; to command. To say aloud while another writes down the words. |
| exasperate | to make angry; to annoy. |
| notable | deserving of attention; outstanding. |
| overdue | coming later than expected or needed. Unpaid when owed. |
| overthrow | to end the rule of; to defeat, often by using force. The action of overthrowing. |
| penetrate | to pierce. To pass into or through. |
| portrait | a drawing, painting, or photograph of a person, especially the face. |
| rebel | a person who refuses to obey orders or the law. To refuse to accept control by others. |
| restrict | to keep within certain limits. |
| seldom | not often; rarely |
| stimulate | to make more active |
| tempest | a violent windstorm usually with snow, rain, or hail. |
| upbringing | the care and training a child gets while growing up. |