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Details Title: Worldly Wise Test 9-12 Description: use to study for the worldly wise test on friday, april 7 Total Flash Cards: 46 Created: 04/05/2006 16:11:01	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term turmoil Definition a state of confusion or agitation, tumult Term raze Definition to level to the ground; to destroy completely Term mute Definition to soften of tone down the sound of Term flagrant Definition clearly offensive or bad; conspicuously acting against what is right Term dire Definition having terrible consequences; urgent or desperate Term dialect Definition a form of a language spoken in a certaiin geographical region that has its own grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary Term commemorate Definition to serve aas a memorial to; to remember in a solemn manner Term atrocity Definition an act of great cruelty and wickedness Term advocate Definition to plead in favor of; to defend Term abject Definition most miserable; wretched Term abet Definition to encourage or assist in some activity, especially a questionable one Term unseemly Definition not suitable, inappropriate or improper Term tumult Definition noisy ecitement; an uproar or disturbance Term sporadic Definition happening occasionally; not regularly Term intricate Definition complicated; having many related details and parts Term influx Definition a flowing or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers Term divert Definition to turn aside Term balmy Definition soothing, mild Term allot Definition to assign or distriute as a portion or share Term agile Definition able to move quickly and easily; nimble Term wreak Definition to bring about or inflict Term augment Definition to increase in size, amount, or degree Term benign Definition kind; gracious; gentle Term connoisseur Definition a person with extensive knowlege, especially of the fine arts; a person of refined taste Term discern Definition to detect with the eyes Term embellish Definition to make beautiful by adding decorative elements Term exemplify Definition to illustrate by being an example of Term hallowed Definition greatly respected; holy; sacred Term malevolent Definition showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil Term ornate Definition heavily and elaborately decorated Term pastoral Definition having to do with shepherds and herders Term precarious Definition not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain Term renown Definition fame; honor Term accede Definition to agree to; to consent to, often after urging from another Term affluent Definition generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy Term arbitrary Definition determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity Term artisan Definition one able to do skilled work with the hads; a craftsperson Term dismantle Definition to take apart Term immerse Definition to cover with liquid Term irksome Definition annoying; tedious Term ostentacious Definition extravagantly showy or ornate Term panorama Definition a complete view of a surrounding area Term philanthropy Definition the attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid Term prestige Definition high standing; respect earned by accomplishments Term prolific Definition abundantly productive Term reticent Definition inclined to keep one's thoughts and feelings to oneself; quiet and reserved