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Wordly Wise- List 4
Question | Answer |
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Acquire | to gain ownership of something; to get by one's efforts or actions. Something that is acquired |
Antagonize | to make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike |
Competent | having the ability to do what is needed. The ability to do what is needed. |
Comprise | 1. to form; make up 2. to consist of or include |
Correspond | 1.to match; to be equal to 2. to exchange letters with another person The act of exchanging letters; the letters that are being exchanged. |
Dilapidated | in poor condition from neglect or age |
Illustriuos | very famous; outstanding |
Incident | something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance |
Inherit | 1. to receive something from someone after that person's death. 2. to receive, as part of one's physical or mental make-up, from one's parents |
Latitude | 2. the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees. 2. A region as marked by it's distance from the equator. 3. freedom from strict rules |
Loath | unwilling; reluctant |
Maintain | 1. to declare something to be true. 2. to continue in the same way or condition 3. to keep in good condition |
Renovate | to make like new again. the act of renovating; the thing renovated. |
Reprimand | to scold in a harsh or formal manner. a strong scolding from someone in authority. |
Supervise | to direct or manage activities. the act of managing or directing. a person who manages or directs activities |