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lesson 9
wordly wise
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The power to attract or charm | allure |
| the ancient world especially before the middle ages | antiquity |
| to estimate the value of or judge | appraise |
| to cling or to be faithful to | cleave |
| to make or become less in value | depreciate |
| any of the many small, flat surfaces made by cutting | facets |
| an exact copy | facsimile |
| incapable of being penetrated | impervious |
| hard to decsribe because of lack of distinctive qualities or features | nondescript |
| a state of being in doubt about what to do | quandry |
| to lie at rest | repose |
| to flash or sparkle | scintillate |
| to examine with great care | scrutinize |
| not naturally produced made by man | synthetic |
| to change the form or appearance of | transmute |