Wordly Wise 5 Flashcards
1
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callow
A
Young and inexperienced; immature.
2
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contemporary
A
A person living during the same period as another.
3
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cynical
A
Doubtful of the sincerity of others’ motives; skeptical.
4
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despot
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A ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people.
5
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enunciate
A
- To pronounce clearly. 2. To state; to announce.
6
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impediment
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Anything that gets in the way; an obstacle.
7
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impoverish
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- To make poor. 2. To take away.
8
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indolent
A
Indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy.
9
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sagacious
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Showing sound judgment; wise.
10
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secular
A
Worldly; not connected with a church or religion.
11
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speculate
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- To think about or make guesses. 2. To engage in a risky business venture.
12
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strife
A
Conflict or struggle.
13
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venerate
A
To show great respect for.
14
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voracious
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- ravenous; desiring and eating a large amount of food.
2. Greatly eager
15
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wane
A
To get smaller, dimmer, or weaker; to near an end.
