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Worldly Wise 6
unit 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apparel | n: things that are worn by a person: clothing |
| appreciate | v. 1. to see the worth or quality of 2. to increase in value |
| continuous | adj. going on without sropping |
| dissolve | v. 1. to make or become liquid 2. to bring or come to an end |
| domesticate | v. to bring plants or animals under human control domesticated: tamed or cultivated |
| emerge | v. 1. to come into view, appear 2. to become known ex: The truth emerged after the trial started. |
| fiber | n. 1. a thin threadlike part of animal hair or plants. 2. arrangement of body cells that form muscles and nerves 3. a food substance that provides bulk but is not digested |
| function | v. to serve a purpose ex: The couch also functions as a bed. n. 1. the special purpose something is used for 2. an important ceremony or gathering |
| hatch | v. 1. to come or bring forth from an egg 2. to think up ex: We hatched a plan. n. a small opening with a door or cover |
| inhibit | v. to prevent from doing something or to prevent from happening inhibited: adj: held back because of shyness |
| minute | adj. very small, tiny |
| motion | n. 1. movement 2. a suggestion on with member at a meeting must vote v. to signal ex: The teacher motioned to student to come closer. motionless: adj. not moving, stationary |
| sheathe | v. to cover with something that protects |
| shed | v. 1. to lose to give up ex: Cats shed their fur. 2. to cause to flow ex: I shed tears of joy. 3. to throw off water without letting it soak through. 4. to send out or give off ex: The moon shed a bright light. |
| transfer | v. to move, carry, send, or change from one person or place to another n. 1. the act of transferring 2. a ticket used for transferring from one bus or train to another |