Wordly Wise Lesson 6 Flashcards
Aspire
To have a strong desire to get or do something, to seek
Addict
A person with a very strong desire for something that is habit forming and sometimes harmful. A person who is a very enthusiastic fan. To cause someone to have a very strong desire for something
Bias
A preference that prevents someone from being impartial, prejudice. To cause someone to have prejudice, to influence
Blatant
Very obvious in an offensive or shameless way
Candid
Expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths
Confront
To stand up to face boldly. To put or bring face to face.
Debut
A first public appearance
Enroll
To sign up to become a member of some group or activity, to register.
Fluster
To make nervous, embarrassed, or confused.
Impunity
Freedom from being harmed or punished.
Intensify
To increase, to strengthen or deepen.
Intimidate
To frighten especially by threatening someone.
Obnoxious
Very unpleasant, disgusting.
Retort
To answer especially in a quick or clever way.
Stint
A period of time devoted to a job or some task. A limit or restriction.