Wordly Wise 3000 Book 4, Lesson 1

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benefit

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v. To help or be helpful to; to be useful to.

That preschool program benefits young children.

n. 1. Something that is useful or helpful, that does good.

2. An event held to raise money for a cause. The library's benefit raised enough money for a new children's classroom.

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complete

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adj. 1. Having no missing parts; whole.

She bought a complete set of woodworking tools at a yard sale.

2. Finished.

The new wing on the high school is now complete.

v. To finish.

Schubert did not complete his eighth symphony, so it's nicknamed "The Unfinished."

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develop

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v. 1. To go through a process of growth.

Running regularly develops strong leg muscles.

2. To bring or come into being.

The day after I brushed against the poison ivy, a rash developed on my leg.

3. To apply chemicals to photographic film to bring out the picture.

I want to learn to develop my own pictures.

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dismay

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v. To cause feelings of fear, worry, or surprise.

A large crack in the ceiling of our newly painted kitchen dismayed my parents.

n. A sudden loss of coverage because of fear or worry.

Just after we began hiking, we were filled with dismay when we heard the rumble of a rock slide.

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ease

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n. A state of being comfortable -- without worrying, pain, or trouble.

Since I took a course in public speaking, I feel much more at ease when I give a speech.

v. To make less worried, pain, or trouble.

If eased my mind to hear you were safe.

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hail

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n. Small lumps of frozen rain.

v. 1. To fall as frozen rain.

My father's corn plants suffered a lot of damage when it hailed yesterday.

2. To greet or welcome, usually with admiration.

The band played "Hail to the Chief" as the president came in.

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lack

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v. To be without.

He never sees the funny side of things because he lacks a sense of humor.

n. A shortage.

A lack of money to pay the staff forced our library to close on weekends.

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master

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adj. 1. Chief; main.

Throw the master switch to turn on the power.

2. Having or showing great skills.

Rick is a master carpenter.

v. To become skilled at.

My mother mastered the new computer program in just a few weeks.

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patriot

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n. One who loves, supports, and is loyal to his or her country.

Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian patriot who fought tirelessly to unite his country.

patriotic adj. Having or showing love of one's country. "America the Beautiful" is a patriotic song that was written by Katherine Lee Bates.

patriotism n. Love of one's country.

Some people show their patriotism by proudly flying their country's flag.

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project

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n. A plan or idea for doing something.

My science project is going to show what acid rain does to plants.

v. 1. To stick out.

Nails are still projecting out of the new floor, so be careful where you walk.

2. To cause an image to be shown on a screen.

This machine projects color slides but not movies.

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recommend

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v. 1. To make a statement of praise.

I love The Secret Garden and I highly recommend it.

2. To give advice; to suggest.

Dentists usually recommend that you have a checkup twice a year.

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remark

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v. To say; to make a comment.

My grandmother remarked on how well I looked.

n. Something said; a comment.

When no one else could think of anything to say, I made a remark about how badly we needed rain.

remarkable adj. Deserving of being noticed; unusual. For such a young child, he had remarkable strength.

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represent

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v. 1. To stand for or in place of.

Three dots represent the letter "S" in the Morse code.

2. To act in place of.

Each state in the U.S. elects two senators to represent it in Congress.

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sufficient

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adj. Enough to fill a need.

Ten lessons on the oboe were sufficient to earn me a place in the school band.

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utter

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v. To make sounds with the voice; to speak.

Please don't utter another word.