Wordly Wise Lesson 8

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Betrothed

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Adj. Engaged to be married

N. A person to whom one is engaged to be married

Hint 1

The betrothed couple exchanged gifts to mark their engagement.

Charles gave his betrothed an emerald engagement ring.

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Blasphemy

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N. An act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred

Hint 2

Michele did not observe the holy days and was thus scared of blasphemy.

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Cadence

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N. 1. A rhythm marked by a regular beat

2. The rising and falling of the voice in human speech

Hint 3

The crowd thrilled to the cadence of marching feet as the parade passed by.

I could tell by the cadence of the strangers speech that he was extremely agitated.

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Canon

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N. 1. A rule or principle that provides the norm for judgement.

2. The works of a writer accepted as authentic.

Hint 4

Those who would not conform to the canons of polite society became social outcasts.

The recent discovery of an unpublished short story adds to the Eudora Welty canon.

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Denouement

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N.1. The outcome of a series of events

2. The final resolution following the climax of the plot of a work of drama or fiction

Hint 5

The sudden collapse of the Soviet Union provided an unexpected denouement to the Cold War.

The death of the kind provides a fitting denouement to Shakesperes Richard lll.

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Edict

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N. A statement or command having the force of law

Hint 6

The czars edict banning public demonstrations was ignored by the Russian people.

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Enamor

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V. To inspire with love; to captivate

Hint 7

The director was especially W armored of a fine bronze statue by Cellinj.

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Enamor

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V. To inspire with love; to captivate

Hint 8

The director was especially W armored of a fine bronze statue by Cellinj.

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Insenate

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Adj. 1. Lacking sensation or awareness.

2. Lacking sense of ability to reason

3. Brutal; lacking feeling

Hint 9

The artist captures the insensate fury of a storm at sea.

Because he had no empathy for the feelings of other people, he committed insensate acts of violence.

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Enamor

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V. To inspire with love; to captivate

Hint 10

The director was especially W armored of a fine bronze statue by Cellinj.

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Insenate

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Adj. 1. Lacking sensation or awareness.

2. Lacking sense of ability to reason

3. Brutal; lacking feeling

Hint 11

The artist captures the insensate fury of a storm at sea.

Because he had no empathy for the feelings of other people, he committed insensate acts of violence.

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Renegade

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N. 1. A person who deserts one group or cause for another; a traitor

2. A person who rejects lawful behavior

Hint 12

Winston Churchill was regarded for deserting the Conservative party to join the liberals.

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Enamor

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V. To inspire with love; to captivate

Hint 13

The director was especially W armored of a fine bronze statue by Cellinj.

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Insenate

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Adj. 1. Lacking sensation or awareness.

2. Lacking sense of ability to reason

3. Brutal; lacking feeling

Hint 14

The artist captures the insensate fury of a storm at sea.

Because he had no empathy for the feelings of other people, he committed insensate acts of violence.

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Renegade

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N. 1. A person who deserts one group or cause for another; a traitor

2. A person who rejects lawful behavior

Hint 15

Winston Churchill was regarded for deserting the Conservative party to join the liberals.

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Soliloquy

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N. A speech in which a characters thoughts are given verbal expression

Hint 16

Hamlets most famous soliloquy begins, "to be or not to be."

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Stricture

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N. 1. A strong cristicism

2. Anything that restricts or limits

Hint 17

The treaty removes many of the strictures hampering free trade between the two countries.

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Stricture

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N. 1. A strong cristicism

2. Anything that restricts or limits

Hint 18

The treaty removes many of the strictures hampering free trade between the two countries.

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Trimuvate

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N. A group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence

Hint 19

After displacing the other two members of the triumvirate, the general ruled the country as a dictator.

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Stricture

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N. 1. A strong cristicism

2. Anything that restricts or limits

Hint 20

The treaty removes many of the strictures hampering free trade between the two countries.

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Trimuvate

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N. A group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence

Hint 21

After displacing the other two members of the triumvirate, the general ruled the country as a dictator.

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Usurp

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V. To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner

Hint 22

When the wealthy landowners tried to usurp power from the queen, she out maneuvered them.

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Stricture

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N. 1. A strong cristicism

2. Anything that restricts or limits

Hint 23

The treaty removes many of the strictures hampering free trade between the two countries.

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Trimuvate

Back 24

N. A group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence

Hint 24

After displacing the other two members of the triumvirate, the general ruled the country as a dictator.

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Usurp

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V. To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner

Hint 25

When the wealthy landowners tried to usurp power from the queen, she out maneuvered them.

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Vestment

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N. An outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank, or office.

Hint 26

The exquisite vestments worn by an eighteenth-century empress are on display in the museum.

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Stricture

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N. 1. A strong cristicism

2. Anything that restricts or limits

Hint 27

The treaty removes many of the strictures hampering free trade between the two countries.

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Trimuvate

Back 28

N. A group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence

Hint 28

After displacing the other two members of the triumvirate, the general ruled the country as a dictator.

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Usurp

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V. To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner

Hint 29

When the wealthy landowners tried to usurp power from the queen, she out maneuvered them.

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Vestment

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N. An outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank, or office.

Hint 30

The exquisite vestments worn by an eighteenth-century empress are on display in the museum.

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Votary

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N. A person who is devoted to a cause of organization, especially one of a religious nature.

Hint 31

The votaries of Demeter gathered at Eleusis for special ceremonies honoring the goddess.

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Stricture

Back 32

N. 1. A strong cristicism

2. Anything that restricts or limits

Hint 32

The treaty removes many of the strictures hampering free trade between the two countries.

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Trimuvate

Back 33

N. A group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence

Hint 33

After displacing the other two members of the triumvirate, the general ruled the country as a dictator.

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Usurp

Back 34

V. To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner

Hint 34

When the wealthy landowners tried to usurp power from the queen, she out maneuvered them.

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Vestment

Back 35

N. An outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank, or office.

Hint 35

The exquisite vestments worn by an eighteenth-century empress are on display in the museum.

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Votary

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N. A person who is devoted to a cause of organization, especially one of a religious nature.

Hint 36

The votaries of Demeter gathered at Eleusis for special ceremonies honoring the goddess.