Wordly Wise 3000® Level 7, Lesson 4

Question 1

acquire

Answer 1

(v) To gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own efforts or actions.

Question 2

competent

Answer 2

(adj) Having the ability to do what is needed.

Question 3

comprise

Answer 3

(v) 1. To form; to make up.

2. To consist of or include.

Question 4

correspond

Answer 4

(v) 1. To match; to be equal to.

2. To exchange letters with another person.

Question 5

incident

Answer 5

(n) Something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance.

Question 6

inherit

Answer 6

(v) 1. To receive something from someone after that person’s death.

2. To receive, as part of one’s physical or mental makeup, from one’s parents.

Question 7

latitude

Answer 7

(n) 1. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

2. A region as marked by its distance from the equator.
3. Freedom from strict rules.

Question 8

loath

Answer 8

(adj) Unwilling; reluctant.

Question 9

maintain

Answer 9

(v) 1. To declare something to be true.

2. To continue in the same way or condition.
3. To keep in good condition.

Question 10

renovate

Answer 10

(v) To make like new again.

Question 11

reprimand

Answer 11

(v) To scold in a harsh or formal manner.

(n) A strong scolding from someone in authority.

Question 12

supervise

Answer 12

(v) To direct or manage activities.

Question 13

antagonize

Answer 13

(v) To make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike.

Question 14

dilapidated

Answer 14

(adj) In poor condition from neglect or age.

Question 15

illustrious

Answer 15

(adj) Very famous; outstanding.