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Wordly Wise 8.7
Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |