Wordly Wise Lesson 5.notebook
November 04, 2015
Worldy Wise Lesson 5
antic
(n.) a playful or funny act
The clown's antics made the crowd laugh.
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attire
November 04, 2015
1. (n.) expensive clothes
I need to wear fancy attire to the wedding.
2. (v.) to dress up or be dressed up
The designer attired the models in shirts and pants.
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captivate
November 04, 2015
(v.) to please greatly; to win over by special
charm
The actor's performance in the movie captivated the
audience.
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deft
November 04, 2015
(adj.) quick and sure; very good at handling
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diligent
November 04, 2015
(adj.) working with great care and
effort
Diligent students receive a high homework grade.
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eclipse
November 04, 2015
1. (n.) totally or partially hiding one thing from
another
An eclipse of the sun occurs when the moon passes in front of it.
2. (v.) to do or be better than; to "outshine"
The author's latest book eclipses all of her old books.
sun
moon
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evolve
November 04, 2015
(v.) to develop and change over time
Some scientists think that birds may have evolved from
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innate
November 04, 2015
(adj.) having something from birth; occurring
naturally (not learned)
Eli Manning's innate ability to run fast made him a great
football player at an early age.
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inscribe
November 04, 2015
(v.) to write, print, or etch into to make permanent
record.
Tombstones are inscribed with the person's name, day of
birth, and day of death.
inscription
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posture
November 04, 2015
(n.) the way one holds one's body; a pose or position
You can improve your posture by keeping your shoulders back.
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shroud
November 04, 2015
1. (n.) something that covers or hides from view; (v.) to
block from sight
Fog on the river shrouded the boats.
2. (n.) cloth used to wrap a dead body before burial
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stifle
November 04, 2015
1. (v.) to cut off from air; to smother
Thick smoke stifled those who stayed in the burning building.
2. to hold back; to check
The children tried to stifle their yawns during the teacher's
lesson.
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November 04, 2015
tentative (adj.) not fully worked out or final; hesitating or uncertain
The couple's wedding date is tentative, it may be changed.
not final
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tranquil
November 04, 2015
(adj.) calm; peacefully
The spa's tranquil room made me relax.
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versatile
November 04, 2015
(adj.) able to do many different things; able to use in many
different ways
She is a versatile musician who can play 8 instruments.
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