Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6, Lesson 14

Front 1

benevolent

Back 1

adj. wanting to do good; kind.

Front 2

consent

Back 2

V. to agree; to allow to happen

N. permission; approval

Front 3

discreet

Back 3

adj. showing care or wisdom in what one says or does.

Front 4

discretion

Back 4

N. the ability to handle matters wisely

Front 5

engross

Back 5

v. to take up one's complete attention

Front 6

engrossing

Back 6

adj. taking up one's complete attention

Front 7

esteem

Back 7

v. to think highly of; to respect.

N. respect; high regard

Front 8

esteemed

Back 8

adj. Highly regarded

Front 9

exaggerate

Back 9

V. to describe something as larger or greater than it really is.

Front 10

exaggeration

Back 10

N. something that is exaggerated

Front 11

extensive

Back 11

adj. 1. covering a large area

2. ambitious; far reaching

Front 12

fantastic

Back 12

adj. 1. almost unbelievable

2. unusual; odd.

Front 13

intrigue

Back 13

V. 1. to fascinate

2. to plot in a secret way; to scheme

N. a secret plot or scheme

Front 14

marvel

Back 14

N. a wonderful or amazing thing

V. 1. to be filled with wonder or amazement

2. of the highest quality; splendid

Front 15

mission

Back 15

N. 1. a special or important task or assignment

2. a group sent on an important assignment.

Front 16

opportunity

Back 16

N. 1. A time that is right for doing something

2. a chance for getting ahead

Front 17

relinquish

Back 17

V. to let go; to give up

Front 18

tyrant

Back 18

N. a ruler or person who has complete power and uses it in cruel or unjust ways.

Front 19

tyranny

Back 19

N. rule by a tyrant

Front 20

Vanquish

Back 20

V. to defeat utterly and completely; to overcome.