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WW B8 L1-15
| Definition | Answer |
|---|---|
| adj. Short and to the point. | Concise |
| v. To suppose something without sufficient evidence. n. A guess. | Surmise |
| adj. Of an unknown source or unrevealed name. | Anonymous |
| n.1. A small bar or rod on which something else turns. 2. A person or thing on which others depend. v. To turn or as if on a pivot. | Pivot |
| adj. Vitally important; significant. | Pivotal |
| adj. Having wisdom and good judgement. n.1. A person known for wisdom and good judgement. 2. A aromatic grayish-green plant used in cooking. | Sage |
| adj. Showing little spirit or enthusiasm. | Lackadaisical |
| v.1. To plan together secretly to do something wrong or illegal. 2. To join or act together. | Conspire |
| n. A joining with others to plan or carry out unlawful acts. | Conspiracy |
| n.1. A young bird just learning to fly. 2. A young and inexperienced person. adj. New and untested. | Fledgling |
| n. A copy of reproduction, especially one on a smaller scale than the original. | Replica |
| v. To exchange playful, teasing remarks. n. Light, playful conversation. | Banter |
| adj.1. Able to move quickly and easily; nimble. 2. Able to think quickly. | Agile |
| n. Quickness of body or mind. | Agility |
| adj. Lacking excitement; boring or monotonous. | Humdrum |
| v. To serve as a memorial to; to remember in a solemn manner. | Commemorate |
| adj. Clearly offensive or bad; conspicuously acting against what is right. | Flagrant |
| n. A person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste. | Connoisseur |
| adj. Heavily and elaborately decorated. | Ornate |
| adj. Not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain. | Precarious |
| n. Fame; honor. | Renown |
| adj. Famous; honored. | Renowned |
| adj. Generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy, | Affluent |
| n. Wealth | Affluence |
| v.1. To cover with liquid. 2. To completely engage the attention of. | Immerse |
| n.1. A complete view of a surrounding area, 2. A thorough presentation of a subject. | Panorama |
| adj. Abundantly productive. | Prolific |
| n.1. Money or property left to another in a will. 2. Something passed on to those who come after. | Legacy |
| n. High standing; respect earned by accomplishments. | Prestige |
| adj. Honored; esteemed. | Prestigious |
| adj. Intensely eager; passionate, | Ardent |
| n. Passionate intensity of feeling. | Ardor |
| v. To discourage or prevent from taking action. | Deter |
| n. Anything that prevents or discourages. | Deterrent |
| n. Something new; a new way of doing something. | Innovation |
| adj. Marked by freshness or originality; willing to try new things. | Innovative |
| n. Anything that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to figure out. | Enigma |
| adj. Puzzling; mysterious. | Enigmatic |
| adj. Incapable of being controlled or held back. | Irrepressible |
| adj. Great or noble in expression, thought, or manner; splendid. | Sublime |
| v.1. To hurt the reputation of. 2. To destroy confidence or trust in. | Discredit |
| n. A strong feeling that something bad is about to happen. | Foreboding |
| adj. Compassionate, kind to other human beings or to animals. | Humane |
| adj. Lacking sound judgement; not governed by reason. | Irrational |
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