Wordly Wise Book 2 Lesson 8

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BANQUET

Back 1

n. A large meal for many people; a feast.

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ASSEMBLE

Back 2

v-1. To bring toghether into a group; to gather.
2. To put or fit together.
ASSEMBLY-n-1. A group of people gathered for a certain purpose.
2. The fitting together of carious parts.

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FRIVOLOUS

Back 3

adj. Not serious or important; silly.

FRIVOLITY-n-Silly or lighthearted play.

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DESPERATE

Back 4

adj.-1. Reckless because of feelings of despair.
2. So serious as to be almost hopeless.

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PLEDGE

Back 5

v.-To make a serious promise.

n.-A serious promise.

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DECREASE

Back 6

v. To become smaller or less.

n. The amount by which something becomes smaller.

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PROSPER

Back 7

v.-To succeed, especially in terms of money.

PROSPEROUS-adj.-Enjoying growth and success.

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EDIBLE

Back 8

adj. Safe or fit to be eaten.

n. An item of food; anything that can be eaten.

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HOSTILE

Back 9

adj. Unfriendly; of or like an enemy.

HOSTILITY-n-The expression of unfriendly feelings.

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CASK

Back 10

n. A barrel-shaped container, especially one for holding liquids.

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HARVEST

Back 11

n-1-The gathering of ripe crops for a season.
2. The quantity of crops gathered.

v. To gather in the crops.

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HEW

Back 12

v-1. To chop down or cut with blows from an ax.
2. To cut or shape with blows of an ax or similar tool.

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TASK

Back 13

n.-A piece of work that needs to be done.

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CARGO

Back 14

n. The load carried by a plane or ship.

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CELEBRATE

Back 15

v. To honor something in a special way.

CELEBRATED-adj.-Famous.