Worldly Wise 3000 Book 10-Lesson 17

Question 1

Aggregate

Answer 1

1. A group of things gathered into a whole; sum total.
2. Calculated by combining units or items.

Question 2

Allocate

Answer 2

1. To set aside for a specific purpose; to allot.
2. To distribute according to a plan.

Question 3

Augur

Answer 3

1. To predict future events, especially from omens.
2. To give promise of.

Question 4

Bastion

Answer 4

1. A fortified area or position; a person, place, or thing that is a source of strength.
2. Something that is considered a stronghold.

Question 5

Decorum

Answer 5

Suitable, proper behavior or speech.

Question 6

Defunct

Answer 6

No longer existing or functioning.

Question 7

Disarray

Answer 7

A lack of order; confusion.

Question 8

Halcyon

Answer 8

Calm, peaceful, and happy; prosperous.

Question 9

Homily

Answer 9

A lecture, usually long, on how to behave morally.

Question 10

Hyperbole

Answer 10

Extravagant exaggeration.

Question 11

Importune

Answer 11

To plead for persistently.

Question 12

Jurisdiction

Answer 12

Legal authority to govern or control.

Question 13

Ruminate

Answer 13

1. To think over again and again; to ponder.
2. The act of pondering; reflection.

Question 14

Temerity

Answer 14

Reckless boldness without regard to danger or opposition.

Question 15

Winnow

Answer 15

To separate and remove what is undesirable and leave what is desirable; to blow away the chaff from grain.