lesson 3 in wordly wise Flashcards

1
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v. 1. to warn
2. to criticize gently
n. a warning

A

admonish

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2
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adj. struck with horror;shocked

A

aghast

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3
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v. to destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin

A

annihilate

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4
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n. a person who provides help, especially by giving money

A

benefactor

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5
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v. to give as an honor; to present as a gift

A

bestow

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6
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adj. 1. having many twists and turns; winding
2. sneaky not frank or honest

A

devious

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7
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adj. lacking; empty; entirely without

A

devoid

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8
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to pay att

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heed

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