Wordly Wise Book 11, Lesson 4

Front 1

autonomy

Back 1

n. The quality or state of being self-governing; independence.

Front 2

circumspect

Back 2

adj. Cautious and prudent; heedful of consequences.

Front 3

composure

Back 3

n. Calmness of mind or bearing; self-control.

Front 4

edifice

Back 4

n. 1. A large, imposing structure or building.
2. A complex structure or system built up over time, as if it were a real building.

Front 5

ensconce

Back 5

v. To settle or place securely or snugly.

Front 6

environs

Back 6

n. The area adjoining or surrounding a place.

Front 7

hapless

Back 7

adj. Marked by the absence of good luck; unfortunate.

Front 8

heinous

Back 8

adj. Shockingly evil or wicked.

Front 9

incognity

Back 9

adj. or adv. With one's identity concealed; unrecognized.

Front 10

indoctrinate

Back 10

v. 1. To teach or train the fundamentals.
2. To instill or teach from a partisan point of view.

Front 11

interim

Back 11

n. An interval of time between events.
adj. Belonging to or taking place between events; temporary.

Front 12

mausoleum

Back 12

n. A large and impressive tomb.

Front 13

pillage

Back 13

v. To rob and plunder.

Front 14

reverie

Back 14

1. The condition of being lost in thought.
2. A daydream.

Front 15

thrall (thralldom)

Back 15

n. A loss of one's ability to act freely; a state over which one appears to have no control.
n. Slavery or bondage.