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Wordly wise chapter3
Wordly wise chapter 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aperture | a hole or an opening 2 the diameter of the opening which light can pass |
| awning | a protective structure set up over a window, door, or a roof |
| baffle | to confused, puzzle a portion or enclosure that stops the movement of gas,sound,or liquid |
| descend | to move from a lower place : go or come down |
| emaciated | to make or become extremely thin,especially by starvation |
| enigma | a person or thing that is puzzling ambiguous, or hard to explain |
| esteem | to regard with respect,value,and favorable regard respect |
| exempt | to free from duty or an obligation,excuse |
| gild | to cover with a thin layer of gold |
| prolong | to lengthen in duration,protect,extent,or space |
| raucous | rough sounding and harsh.2 boisterous and orderly |
| refuge | protection or shelter |
| retort | to reply especially to answer in a quick,biting ,or witty manner |
| tirade | a long angry or violet speech,usually denouncing or criticizing something or someone |
| translucent | transmitting light,bout scattering it enough so images are blurry |
| tribute | gift,a payment, or other acknowledgement of gratitude,respect,or admiration |
| trilogy | a group of 3 related dramatic literary workers |