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Lesson 1
Wordly Wise
| Word List | Definitions |
|---|---|
| affection (n) | A found or tender feeling, gentle and loving |
| appeal (v) | To make an earnest request; to be of interest; attractive |
| clasp (v) | To grasp or hold, hook or fastener |
| conspicuous (adj) | Easily or plainly seen. |
| contribute (v) | To give along with others who are giving |
| declare (v) | To make known; to state openly |
| eloquent (adj) | skilled at speaking or writing power to move people |
| exhibit (v) | to show in public |
| ferry (n) | boat that carries people and goods back and forth |
| immigrant (n) | a person who comes into a country to live there |
| lofty (adj) | very tall or high |
| pedestal (n) | base or support on which something stands |
| persecute (v) | to treat cruelly or harshly |
| poverty (n) | state of being poor |
| unveil (v) | to remove a covering from |