Wordly Wise Lesson 19

Front 1

Adverse

Back 1

Working against;serving to oppose.
Harmful;unfavorable.
P.O.S. verb

Front 2

Aloof

Back 2

1. Remote or distant, usually by choice;showing no interest.
2. In a aloof manner
P.O.S. 1. adj., 2. adv.

Front 3

Alternative

Back 3

1.Allowing a choice between two or more things.
2. A choice between two or more things.
Any one of the things that can be chosen.
P.O.S. 1. adj., 2. noun.

Front 4

Canine

Back 4

1. Of or realating to, dogs or related animals.
2. A member of the canine family.
P.O.S. 1. adj.,2. noun

Front 5

Compulsory

Back 5

Required by law or a firm rule.
P.O.S. adj.

Front 6

Consecutive

Back 6

Following one after another.
P.O.S. adj.

Front 7

Desolate

Back 7

Deserted;lonely;without signs of life.
Filled with sorrow.
P.O.S. adj.

Front 8

Dispatch

Back 8

1. To send on specific business.
To finish or complete promptly.
Tol kill quickly.
2. Speed in movement or performance.
A written message sent quickly.
P.O.S. 1. verb, 2. noun

Front 9

Distinction

Back 9

A recognition of the way things differ.
Special honor or regard.
Excellence of performance or ability.
P.O.S. noun

Front 10

Endure

Back 10

To put up with;to bear.
To go on for a long time; to last.
P.O.S. noun

Front 11

Fluctuate

Back 11

To rise and fall;to keep changing.
P.O.S. noun

Front 12

Grueling

Back 12

Tiring;exhausting.
P.O.S. adj.

Front 13

Maul

Back 13

To handle roughly so as to cause injury.
P.O.S. verb

Front 14

Participate

Back 14

To take part in.
P.O.S. verb

Front 15

Robust

Back 15

Strong and vigorous.
P.O.S. adj.