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Wordly Wise 8.7
Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 7
Term | Definition |
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claustrophobia | An abnormal fear of narrow, enclosed spaces. |
colleague | An associate or coworker of similar status. |
condescend | To lower oneself to a position one considers inferior. To behave in an offensively superior manner. |
contingent | Conditional; depending on something else. Likley, but not certain to happen; possible. |
daunt | To discourage or intimidate. |
deluge | A downpour of rain; a flood. |
dispel | To clear away; to remove or get rid of by scattering. |
dub | To give a title, nickname or decription to. |
fanfare | A sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments. Any showy display. |
fledgling | A young bird learning to fly. A young and inexperienced person. |
inane | Empty, shallow or silly. |
mettle | Courage to bear up under difficult circumstances; spirit. |
negligible | Small and unimportant, not worth noticing. |
protract | To draw or lengthen (in time). |
replica | A copy or reproduction, especially on a smaller scale than the original. |