Wordly Wise 11-15

Question 0

Affluent

Answer 0

adj. Generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy

Question 1

Accede

Answer 1

To agree to, to contest to, often after urging from another

Question 2

Ardent

–Ardor

Answer 2

adj. Intensely eager; passionate

- -n. passionate intensity feeling

Question 3

Ascertain

Answer 3

v. to find out for certain

Question 4

Augment

Answer 4

v. to increase in size, amount, or degree

Question 5

Barter

Answer 5

v. To exchange goods or services without the use of money

n. the exchange of goods or services without the use of money

Question 6

Benign

Answer 6

adj. 1. Kind; gracious; gentle

2. Favorable; not threatening

Question 7

Chastise

Answer 7

v. 1. to punish by beating

2. To rebuke or criticize severely

Question 8

Congenial

Answer 8

adj. 1. getting along well with others; affable

2. suited to one’s needs or tastes; agreeable

Question 9

Connoisseur

Answer 9

n. a person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine art; a person of refined taste

Question 10

Contemplate

Answer 10

v. 1. to give careful thought to; to ponder

2. To have a possible plan to; to intend

Question 11

Cull

Answer 11

v. To remove the weak or inferior members from

Question 12

Decipher

Answer 12

v. 1. to convert from a code or secret writing into ordinary language; to decode
2. to interpret the meaning of something puzzling; to solve

Question 13

Defer

–Deference

Answer 13

v. 1. to put off or postpone
2. to yield to out of respect for the knowledge or authority of another
- -n. submitting to the wishes of another because of respect

Question 14

deter

–deterrent

Answer 14

v. to discourage or prevent from taking action

- -n. anything that prevent or discourages

Question 15

discern

–discerning

Answer 15

v. 1. to detect with the eyes
2. to understand or comprehend
3. to recognize as separate or different
- -adj. having good judgement; perceptive

Question 16

discredit

Answer 16

v. 1. to hurt the reputation of

2. to destroy confidence or trust in

Question 17

dissect

Answer 17

v. 1. to cut into in order to study

2. to study closely; to analyze

Question 18

flair

Answer 18

n. a natural gift or ability; a talent

Question 19

forfeit

Answer 19

v. to be forced to give up or lose

n. something lost or given up as a result of an error or failing

Question 20

irksome

Answer 20

adj. annoying; tedious

Question 21

mania

Answer 21

n. an intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement

Question 22

malevolent

–malevolence

Answer 22

adj. showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil

- -n. a feeling or expression of ill will

Question 23

ostentatious

Answer 23

adj. extravagantly showy or ornate

Question 24

panorama

Answer 24

n. 1. a complete view of a surrounding area

2. a thorough presentation of a subject

Question 25

pastoral

Answer 25

adj. 1. having to do with shepherds and herders

2. related to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple

Question 26

philanthropy

–philanthropist

Answer 26

n. the attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid
- -n. one who makes substantial contributions to those in need

Question 27

restive

Answer 27

adj. showing impatience because of restrictions or delays

Question 28

reticent

Answer 28

adj. inclined to keep one’s thoughts and feeling to oneself; quiet and reserved

Question 29

vie

Answer 29

v. to compete for, as in a contest