Wordly Wise 13 Flashcards

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ardent

A

Intensely eager; passionate.

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2
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assail

A

To attack violently or verbally.

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3
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asset

A

Anything owned that is of value and can be sold or otherwise disposed of.

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4
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barter

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To exchange goods or services without the use of money.

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5
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bonanza

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A source of great wealth; something that brings great riches.

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6
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contagious

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Able to be passed easily from one person to another.

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7
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contemplate

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To give careful thought to; to ponder.

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8
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deter

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To discourage or prevent from taking action.

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9
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flair

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A natural gift or ability; a talent.

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10
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forfeit

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To be forced to give up or lose.

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11
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innovation

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Something new; a new way of doing something.

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12
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mania

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An intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement.

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13
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stymie

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To thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with.

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14
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synonymous

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Alike or close in meaning; closely related.

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15
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wrangle

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To quarrel in a noisy or angry way.

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