Wordly Wise 3000 9-1

Front 1

bewail

Back 1

To express deep regret or sorrow over.
Many football fans bewailed the replacement of real grass by AstroTurf when the new stadium was built.

Front 2

destitute

Back 2

1. without resources or possessions, especially the necessities of life.
2. Lacking; devoid of

Front 3

detract

Back 3

To take away, especially from the value, beauty, or importance of.
The addition of a modern family room detracted from the cozy style of the bungalow.
detractor

Front 4

emancipate

Back 4

To set free from slavery; to liberate.
emancipation

Front 5

extol

Back 5

To praise highly.
The scout leader extolled the virtues of truth and honor.

Front 6

flamboyant

Back 6

Excessively showy; unrestrained.
My conservative aunt considered her husband's brightly colored, boldly patterned necktie too flamboyant for the governor's reception.
flamboyance or flamboyancy

Front 7

impetus

Back 7

1. A driving force; anything that causes an action.
2. Increased activity resulting from a driving force.
The drop in interest rates gave impetus to the real estate market after last year's slump in sales.

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insuperable

Back 8

Incapable of being overcome or defeated.
During my senior year, passing Greek seemed an insuperable obstacle to my graduating with my class.

Front 9

intermittent

Back 9

Not continuous; happening at intervals.
Showers were intermittent throughout the day, although the forecast had promised sunshine.

Front 10

maxim

Back 10

a general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying.
Remember the maxim "Haste makes waste" and slow down!

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obligatory

Back 11

Required or demanded.
Physical education is obligatory unless yuhave a medical excuse for skipping gym class.

Front 12

plumb

Back 12

1. To measure the depth of water.
2. To reach the deepest part of.
3. To understand by examining closely' to solve.
4. straight up and down; vertical.

Front 13

vagabond

Back 13

A person who wanders from place to place.

Front 14

visage

Back 14

A face, especially one that expresses feelings.

Front 15

wheedle

Back 15

1. to coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise.
2. To gain by using sly persuasion or insincere praise.