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Wordly Wise 8.18
Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aperture | An opening or hole. |
| cache | A hiding or storage place. especially for food or valuables. |
| combustible | Capable of catching fire or burning. |
| delegate | A person appointed to act on behalf of others; a representative. To assign or to entrust to another. |
| inclement | Stormy. Harsh; not merciful. |
| indelible | Not able to be erased; permanent. |
| malady | A sickness or unhealthy condition. |
| memoir | An account based on the author's personal experiences. |
| paramount | Most important; chief. |
| rectify | To correct or adjust. |
| requisite | Required; necessary. |
| squeamish | Easily to be made to feel upset or sick to the stomach. |
| tract | An area of land or water. A system of organs in the body that performs some function together. A pamphlet often expressing religious or political ideas; that seeks to persuade. |
| tribulation | Great trouble or suffering. |
| vignette | A short sketch that provides a clear picture. |