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Final Wordly Wise
Wordly Wise Lessons 11-20
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English
8th Grade
05/18/2010

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Agenda
Definition
n.A list of things to be done or considered
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Ardent(Ardor)
Definition
adj.Intensely eager; passionate

n.Passionate intensity of feeling
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Brevity
Definition
n.Conciseness of expression; shortness of duration
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Chaperon
Definition
n.A person who accompanies younger people to see that they behave properly

v.To be a chaperon to
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Contemplate
Definition
v.To give careful thought to; to ponder
2.To have plans to; to intend
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Deter(Deterrent)
Definition
v.To discourage or prevent from taking action

n.Anything that prevents or discourages
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Flair
Definition
n.A natural skill or ability; a talent
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Innovation(Innovative)
Definition
Something new; A new way of doing something

adj.Marked by freshness or originality; willing to try new things
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Integral
Definition
adj. Necessary to complete something; essential
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Intellect
Definition
n.The ability to think and understand
2.A person with great intelligance
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Ogle
Definition
v.To stare at, often in a flirtatious and bold manner
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Risqué
Definition
adj.Bordering on being indecent or improper
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Stymie
Definition
v.To thwart or make difficulties for
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Vivacity(Vivacious)
Definition
n.Liveliness of manner or appearance

adj.Full of life and spirit
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Wrangle
Definition
v.To quarrel in a noisy or angry way
2.To win or obtain by argument
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Congenial
Definition
adj.Getting along well with others; affable
2.Suited to one's needs or tastes; agreeable
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Decipher
Definition
v.To convert from a code or secret writing into ordinary language; to decode
2.To interpret the meaning of something puzzling; to solve
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Dissect
Definition
v.To cut into in order to study
2.To study closely; to analyze
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Enigma(Enigmatic)
Definition
n.Anything that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to figure out

adj.Puzzling; mysterious
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Ineffectual
Definition
adj.Not bringing about the desired result; futile
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Infallible
Definition
adj.Incapable of making an error; never wrong
2.Unlikely to fail or go wrong
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Irrepressible
Definition
adj.Incapable of being controlled or held back
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Luminous
Definition
adj.Giving off light
2.Clear; easy to understand
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Millennium
Definition
n.A period of 100o years
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Mire
Definition
n.An area of wet, swampy ground; deep mud

v.To get stuck as if in a mire; unable to make progress
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Pestilence
Definition
n.A rapidly spreading and usually fatal disease
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Stagnate(Stagnant)
Definition
v.To fail to develop, change, or move

adj.Not moving, changing, or developing
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Sublime
Definition
adj.Great or noble in expression, thought, or manner; splendid
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Vie
Definition
v.To compete for, as if in a contest
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Voluminous
Definition
adj.Having great bulk or volume; ample
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Accord
Definition
n.A feeling of agreement or harmony; a formal agreement
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Affirm
Definition
v.To declare positively
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Bequeath(Bequest)
Definition
v.To pass on to others
2.To leave to another in one's will

n.Something bequeathed; a legacy
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Citadel
Definition
n.A fortress on a hill; a stronghold
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Confer
Definition
v.To grant or bestow
2.To consult
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Coup
Definition
n.A successful action that brings about a striking change
2.The overthrow of a government, especially by a group that has military or political power
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Dignitary
Definition
n.A person who holds a high rank or a position of honor
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Embroil
Definition
v.To involve in an argument or conflict
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Epoch
Definition
n.An extended period of time marked by a series of related events
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Impeccable
Definition
adj.Free from fault or flaw; perfect
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Institute
Definition
v.To establish, organize, or put into effect; to begin

n.An organization set up to promote education or a particular cause
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Patriarch
Definition
n.The male founder or ruler of a family or tribe
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Rapport
Definition
n.A feeling of harmonious connection between people or groups of people
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Renounce(Renunciation)
Definition
v.To give up a right to, abandon; reject

n.The act of renouncing
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Rhetoric
Definition
n.The art of using language skillfully
2. Exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth
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Aperture
Definition
n.An opening or hole
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Cache
Definition
n.A hiding or storage place, especially for food or valuables
2.Anything hidden or stored in such a place
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Combustible
Definition
adj.Capable of catching fire or burning
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Delegate
Definition
n.A person appointed to cat on behalf of others; a representative

v.To assign or entrust to another
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Inclement
Definition
adj.Stormy
2.Harsh; not merciful
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Indelible
Definition
adj.Not able to be erased; permanent
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Malady
Definition
n. A sickness or unhealthy condition
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