Wordly Wise Lesson 20

Question 1

fervent

–fervor–

Answer 1

adj. having or showing great warmth or deep feeling; intensely eager
- -n. great warmth and intensity of feeling–

Question 2

forbearance

–forbear–

Answer 2

n. a showing of self-control or patience

- -v. to hold back; to keep from doing or saying something–

Question 3

gullible

Answer 3

adj. easily tricked or cheated; too trusting

Question 4

hindrance

Answer 4

n. any person or thing that is an obstacle

Question 5

inflammatory

–inflame–

Answer 5

adj. causing anger or trouble
- -v. 1. to excite or anger–
- -v. 2. to make or become swollen or sore–

Question 6

alienate

Answer 6

v. 1. to cause to feel unfriendly where friendliness once existed
2. to cause to feel alone and cut off from

Question 7

ordain

Answer 7

v. 1. to order or prearrange

2. to install as a minister, priest, or rabbi, often in a special ceremony

Question 8

ovation

Answer 8

n. an enthusiastic reception; long and loud applause

Question 9

overt

Answer 9

adj. not hidden public

Question 10

recant

Answer 10

v. to take back an opinion or statement; to confess to being wrong

Question 11

rejoinder

Answer 11

n. a reply on what has been said

Question 12

reproach

Answer 12

v. to find fault with; to blame

n. blame, disgrace, or discredit

Question 13

servile

Answer 13

adj. like a slave; excessively humble

Question 14

surpass

Answer 14

v. to exceed or go beyond

Question 15

vilify

Answer 15

v. to make vicious remarks about someone in a way that damages that person’s character; to slander