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Wordly Wise Lesson14
Wordly Wise Lesson 14 Book 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| benevolent (adjective) | wanting to do good; kind |
| consent (verb) | to agree; to allow to happen |
| consent (noun) | permission; approval |
| discreet (adjective) | showing care of wisdom in what one says or does |
| discretion (noun) | the ability to handle matters wisely |
| engross (verb) | to take up one's complete attention |
| engrossing (adjective) | taking up ones' complete attention |
| esteem (verb) | to think highly of; to respect |
| esteem (noun) | respect; high regard |
| esteemed (adjective) | highly regarded |
| exaggerate (verb) | to describe something as larger or greater than it really is |
| exaggeration (noun) | something that is exaggerated |
| extensive (adjective) | 1) covering a large area; 2) ambitious or far-reaching |
| fantastic (adjective) | 1) almost believable; 2) unusual or odd |
| intrigue (verb) | 1) fascinate; 2) to plot in a secret way; to scheme |
| intrigue (noun) | a secret plot or scheme |
| marvel (noun) | a wonderful or amazing thing |
| marvel (verb) | to be filled with wonder or amazement |
| marvelous (adjective) | 1) causing wonder; astonishing 2) of the highest quality; splendid |
| mission (noun) | 1) a special or important task or assignment; 2) a group sent on an important assignment |
| opportunity (noun) | 1) a time that is right for doign something; 2) a chance for getting ahead |
| relinquish (verb) | to let go or give up |
| tyrant (noun) | a ruler or person who has complete power and uses it in cruel or unjust ways |
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