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Word Wise Lesson 14
Vocabulary 14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| benevolent | adj. Wanting to do good; kind. |
| consent | v. To agree; to allow to happen. n. Permission; approval. |
| discreet | adj. Showing care or wisdom in what one says or does. n. The ability to handle matters wisely. |
| engross | v. To take up one’s complete attention. adj.Taking up one’s complete attention. |
| esteem | v.To think highly of; to respect. n. Respect; high regard. adj. Highly regarded. |
| exaggerate | v. To describe something as larger or greater than it really is. n. Something that is exaggerated |
| extensive | adj. 1.Covering a large area. 2.Ambitious; far-reaching. |
| fantastic | adj. 1.Almost unbelievable. 2.Unusual; odd. |
| intrigue | v. 1.To fascinate. 2.To plot in a secret way; to scheme. n.A secret plot or scheme. |
| marvel | n.A wonderful or amazing thing. v.To be filled with wonder or amazement. adj. 1.Causing wonder; astonishing. 2.Of the highest quality; splendid. |
| mission | n. 1. A special or important task or assignment. 2.A group sent on an important assignment. |
| opportunity | n. 1.A time that is right for doing something. 2.A chance for getting ahead. |
| relinquish | v.To let go; to give up. |
| tyrant | n.A ruler or person who has complete power and uses it in cruel or unjust ways. n.Rule by a tyrant. |
| vanquish | v.To defeat utterly and completely; to overcome |