Wordly Wise-Book2 Lesson 12

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OVERTHROW

Back 1

v. To end the rule of; to defeat, often by using force.
OVERTHREW-(past tense)-n.-The action of overthrowing.

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PENETRATE

Back 2

v.-1. To pierce.
2. To pass into or through.

Front 3

CONVALESCE

Back 3

v. To get back health and strength after an illness.

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PORTRAIT

Back 4

n. A drawing, painting, or photograph of a person, especially the face.

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REBEL

Back 5

v. To refuse to accept control by others.
n. A person who refuses to obey orders or the law.
REBELLIOUS-adj.-Fighting against another's control; disobedient.
REBELLION-n.-Open opposition to another's control.

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RESTRICT

Back 6

v. To keep within certain limits.
RESTRICTION-n.-A limit.

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DEDICATE

Back 7

v.-1. To set aside for a certain purpose.
2. To devote to a serious purpose.
3. To name, address, or setaside as an honor.

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SELDOM

Back 8

adv. Not often; rarely.

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STIMULATE

Back 9

v. To make more active.

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DICTATE

Back 10

v.-1. To give orders; to command.
2. To say aloud while another writes down the words.
DICTATOR-n.-A person who has complete control over a country; a person who is obeyed without question.

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EXASPERATE

Back 11

v. To make angry; to annoy.
EXASPERATING-adj.-Very annoying.

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NOTABLE

Back 12

adj.-Deserving of attention; outstanding.

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TEMPEST

Back 13

n. a violent windstorm usually with snow, rain, or hail.
TEMPESTUOUS-adj.-Stormy, wild.

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UPBRINGING

Back 14

n. The care and training a child gets while growing up.

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OVERDUE

Back 15

adj.-1. Coming later than expected or needed.
2. Unpaid when owed.