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Wordly Wise 6.1
Wordly Wise Book 6 Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| affection | a fond or tender feeling. |
| appeal | 1. to make an earnest request; to ask. 2. to be of interest to; to be attractive to. 3. an earnest request for help. 4. the power to attract or be of interest |
| clasp | 1. to grasp or hold tightly. 2. a strong grasp or hold. 3. something, such as a hook or fastener, that holds two parts together |
| conspicuous | easily or plainly seen |
| contribute | 1. to give along with others who are giving. 2. to have a part in bringing about. |
| declare | to make known; to state openly |
| eloquent | skilled at speaking or writing; having the power to move people |
| exhibit | 1. to show in public. 2. an item or collection of items in a public show. |
| ferry | 1. a boat that carries people and goods back and forth across a stretch of water. 2. to move people or goods by boat across a stretch of water. |
| immigrant | a person who comes into a country to live there |
| lofty | 1. very tall or high. 2. noble in feeling or ideals. 3. showing a too-proud or superior attitude |
| pedestal | a base or support on which something stands |
| persecute | to treat cruelly or harshly because of political, religious, or other differences |
| poverty | the state of being poor |
| unveil | 1. to remove a covering from 2. to make known or reveal for the first time |