wordly wise lesson14

Question 1

benevolent

Answer 1

adj. wanting to do good; kind

Question 2

consent

Answer 2

v. to agree; to allow to happen.

Question 3

discreet

Answer 3

adj. showing care or wisdom in what one says or does.

Question 4

engross

Answer 4

v. to take up one’s complete attention

Question 5

esteem

Answer 5

v. to think highly of; to respect

Question 6

exaggerate

Answer 6

v. to describe something as larger or greater than it really is.

Question 7

extensive

Answer 7

adj. covering a large area

Question 8

fantastic

Answer 8

adj. almost unbelievable

Question 9

intrigue

Answer 9

v. to fascinate

Question 10

marvel

Answer 10

n. a wonderful or amazing thing

Question 11

mission

Answer 11

n. a special or important task or assignment

Question 12

opportunity

Answer 12

n. a time that is right for doing something

Question 13

relinquish

Answer 13

v. to let go; to give up

Question 14

tyrant

Answer 14

n. a ruler or a person who has complete power and uses it in cruel or unjust ways.

Question 15

vanquish

Answer 15

v. to defeat utterly and completely; to overcome