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Worldy Wise
Lesson 4
15
English
6th Grade
10/26/2011

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Term

aquire

 

Definition

to gain ownership

acquisition Something that is aquired.

Term

antagonize

 

Definition
to make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike
Term

competent

 

Definition

Having the ability to do what is needed

competence  the ability to do what is needed

Term

comprise

 

Definition

to form to make up

 

to consist of or include

 

Term
correspond
Definition

correspond

to match; to be equal

 

To exchange letter with another person

 

correspondence The act of exchanging letter; the letter that are exchanged

Term
dilapidated
Definition
In poor condition from neglect or age
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illustrious
Definition
very famous; outstanding
Term

incident

 

Definition
something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance
Term

inherit

 

Definition

to recieve something from someone after that person's death

 

To recieve, as part of one's physical or mental make-up \, from's one's parents

Term
lattitude
Definition

the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees

 

a region marked by its distance from the equator

 

freedom from strict rules

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loath
Definition
unwilling; reluctant
Term
maintain
Definition

to declare something to be true

 

to continue in the same way or condition

 

to keep in good condition

Term
renovate
Definition

to make life new again

 

renovation the act of renovating; the thing renovated

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reprimand
Definition

to scold in a harsh or formal manner

 

a strong scolding from someone in authority

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supervise
Definition

to direct or manage activities

 

supervision the act of managing or directing

 

supervisor a person who manages or directs activities

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