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Wordly Wise 8.4
Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abhor | To shrink from in disgust; to detest. |
| affable | Pleasant; approachable; gracious. |
| amiss | In a wrong or imperfect way. Out of order or imperfect way. |
| despondent | Depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged. |
| entreat | To ask ernestly or to beg. |
| haunt | To stay in ones mind continually. To visit frequently. To appear in the form of a ghost. |
| impel | To drive or to propel. To urge or drive by force or normal pressure. |
| interminable | Endless; seeming to be without end. |
| irascible | Quick-tempered; irritable. |
| profound | intense; deeply felt. Having understanding or knowledge that goes beneath the surface. |
| recluse | A person who lives apart from society and often alone. |
| reverberate | To be repeated as in a series of echoes or vibrations |
| sage | Having wisdom and good judgment. A person known for wisdom and good judgment. An aromatic grayish-green plant used in cooking. |
| tirade | A long angry speech. |
| tremulous | Marked by trembling or shaking Timid or fearful. |