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Word Wise Lesson 18

Vocabulary 18

QuestionAnswer
abroad adv.Away from one’s own country.
anguish n.Extreme pain of the body or mind. v.To suffer extreme doubts or uncertainties.
commence v.To start; to begin.
commend v.1.To speak of with approval; to praise. 2.To put in the care of.
controversy n.A public dispute that arouses strong feelings. adj.Causing controversy.
cordial adj.Sincerely warm and friendly.
dissent v.To disagree. n.The expression of a difference of opinion.
earnest adj.Serious and important; not light and playful.
elicit v. To draw out or to cause.
Exhilaration n.Excitement; a state of elation. EXHILARATIING adj.Exciting; stimulating. EXHILARATE v.To excite; to cause to feel lively.
genuine adj.1.Real; being what it seems to be. 2.Honest; sincere.
hoax n.An act intended to fool or deceive others. v.To fool; to play a trick on.
manipulate v.1.To operate using the hands, especially in a skillful way. 2.To control in a secret or unfair way.
recount v.To give a detailed account of. n.A second count, as of the vote in an election.
skeptic n.A person who is not easy to convince unless positive proof is offered. SKEPTICAL adj.Showing doubt or an unwillingness to believe. SKEPTICISM n.An attitude of doubt or disbelief.
Created by: ShariBH
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