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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 10 Unit 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adjudicate | To hear and decide judicially; to judge. |
| Centennial | A one-hundreth anniversary or its celebration. Of or pertaining to a period of one hundred years. |
| Countenance | 1. A person's face; the expression on a person's face. 2. Support or approval. To support or approve; to tolerate. |
| Disgruntle | To make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood. |
| Equilibrium | A state of balance. |
| Expedite | To speed up a process; to facilitate. With great speed; quick and efficient. |
| Gird | 1. To encircle, bind, or surround. 2. To get ready for action; to brace. |
| Gratuitous | 1. Not called for; unnecessary. 2. Without charge; free. |
| Illusory | Unreal or imagined; deceiving. |
| Implacable | Incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless. |
| Luminary | 1. A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon. 2. A person who is well known for his or her achievements; a celebrity. |
| Manifesto | A public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group. |
| Mesmerize | To fascinate or hypnotize. |
| Precedent | An act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one. |
| Spurious | Not genuine; false |