Wordly Wise 13 Flashcards
ardent
Intensely eager; passionate.
assail
To attack violently or verbally.
asset
Anything owned that is of value and can be sold or otherwise disposed of.
barter
To exchange goods or services without the use of money.
bonanza
A source of great wealth; something that brings great riches.
contagious
Able to be passed easily from one person to another.
contemplate
To give careful thought to; to ponder.
deter
To discourage or prevent from taking action.
flair
A natural gift or ability; a talent.
forfeit
To be forced to give up or lose.
innovation
Something new; a new way of doing something.
mania
An intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement.
stymie
To thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with.
synonymous
Alike or close in meaning; closely related.
wrangle
To quarrel in a noisy or angry way.