wordly wise 2 Flashcards

1
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adjudicate

A

to hear and decide judicially; to judge

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2
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centennial

A

a one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration

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3
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countenance

A

a person’s face; the expression on a person’s face

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4
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disgruntle

A

to make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood

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5
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equilibrium

A

a state of balance

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6
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expedite

A

to speed up a process; to facilitate

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7
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gird

A

to encircle, bind, or surround

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8
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gratuitous

A

not called for; unnecessary

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9
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illusory

A

unreal or imagined, deceiving

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10
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implacable

A

incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless

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11
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luminary

A

a source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon

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12
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manifesto

A

a public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group

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13
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mesmerize

A

to fascinate or hypnotize

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14
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precedent

A

an act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one

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15
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spurious

A

not genuine; false

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