Wordly Wise: Lessons 16-20

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Belated

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Done too late; having been delayed beyond the usual time.

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Caliber

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Degree of importance or excellence. The diameter of a bullet or inside of a gun barrel.

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Chagrin

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A feeling of embarrassment or annoyance caused by having failed or being disappointed. To cause to feel unease.

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Contravene

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To act against or be counter to.

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Default

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Failure to do what is required by duty or law. An automatic selection made according to a computer program when the user does not make a choice. To fail to pay what or when one should.

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Doldrums

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A condition of feeling sad; bored; or sluggish.

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Emblazon

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To inscribe or decorate conspicuously.

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Eminent

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Standing above other in worth; rank; or fame.

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Expend

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To use up; consume

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Expire

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To come to an end. To die.

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Exponent

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A person who explains, interprets, or works to make something popular.

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novice

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A person new at something; a beginner

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Spry

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Moving with quickness and ease; lively.

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Tenuous

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Lacking substance; flimsy. Not thick; slender. Lacking density; thin.

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Truism

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A truth that is so well known that it is almost unecessary to say it.

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Blight

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Any disease that damages plants. Something that harms or destroys.

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Cite

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To mention or quote as an example or authority. To mention for praise. To summon before a court of law.

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Clemency

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Mercy shown in punishing or judging someone.

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Eccentric

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Departing from accepted or normal behavior; odd. One who behaves in an odd or peculiar way.

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Farce

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A humorous stage play marked by improbable situations and exaggerated behavior. An absurd or ridiculous event or situation; a mockery.

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Foray

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A sudden raid or advance into ememy territory.

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Glean

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To gather bit by bit.

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Nominal

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In name only; not in fact. Very small.

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Ostracize

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To exclude from a group; to banish.

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Posthumous

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Occuring after a person has died.

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Quash

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To put down by force. To put a stop to legally.

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Recipient

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One who receives.

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Ribald

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Funny in a crude way.

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Suffrage

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The right to vote.

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Verve

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Enthusiasm; vivacity.

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Adhere

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To stick to; stay attached. To follow closely or faithfully.

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Aplomb

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Complete self-confidence and poise.

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Brandish

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To shake or wave in a threatening way.

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Broach

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To bring up for discussion; to begin to talk about.

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Devotee

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An ardent follower; supporter; or enthusiast.

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Diffident

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Unsure of oneself; shy.

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Extravaganza

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An elaborate and spectacular display or event.

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Integrity

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Honesty; trustworthiness. The conditions of being whole or complete.

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Plaintive

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Expressing sorrow; mournful.

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Plaudit

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A demonstration of strong approval or praise.

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Regalia

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The symbols; objects; or special costumes worn by or associated with a group.

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Resplendent

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Dazzling in appearance

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Subordinate

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Less important; secondary. A person under the command or control of another.

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Surmount

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To defeat or overcome.

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Tenable

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Capable of being defeated or believed.

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Apex

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The highest point of something.

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Collusion

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A secret agreement between parties for a criminal or deceitful purpose.

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Incinerate

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To burn to ashes.

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Indict

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To charge with a crime.

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Judicial

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Having to do with judges, the law, or the courts.

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Martyr

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One who chooses to suffer or die rather than give up beliefs or principles.

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Multitude

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A large number of people or things; a crowd

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Rescind

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To do away with; to cancel.

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Revere

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To have great respect and affection for.

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Scion

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A descendant or heir. A cutting from a plant used to produce new growth.

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Sordid

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Dirty or disgusting.

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Suave

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Smoothly polite; blandly pleasing.

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Travesty

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A distorted example or imitation.

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Vindicate

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To free from blame; guilt; or suspicion.

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Vitriolic

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Having a sharp; biting quality. Bitterly sarcastic.

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Bogus

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Conterfeit or fake. False and artificial in tone.

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Demise

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The end of existence or activity; death.

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Devise

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To form or arrange in the mind.

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Enshrine

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To cherish as precious or sacred.

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Evince

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To show clearly; to express. To provoke.

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Irrevocable

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Impossible to change.

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Martial

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Having to do with war; armies; or fighting.

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Memorabilia

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Objects collected over a period of time that recall particular events.

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Mundane

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Of or relating to ordinary; everyday matters.

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Patronize

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To be a supporter or regular consumer of. To treat in a condescending way.

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Querulous

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Apt to find fault; complaining.

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Quirk

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A peculiar or eccentric mannerism. An odd or sudden turn of events.

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Refute

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To prove to be false; to disprove.

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Sanction

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Approval or permission from an authority. An action taken by one nation against another. To approve or allow.

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Tome

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A book, especially one that is large.