Wordly Wise Book 4 Lesson 6

Vocabulary

15 cards   |   Total Attempts: 185
  

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Addict
N. A person with a very strong desire for something that is habit-forming and sometimes harmful. 2. A person who is a very enthusiastic fan. v. To cause someone to have a very strong desire for something. Addiction; Addictive
Aspire
V. To have a strong desire to get or do something. Aspiration
Bias
N. A preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice. v. To cause someone to have prejudice; to influence.
Blatant
Adj. Very obvious in an offensive or shameless way.
Candid
Adj. Expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths.
Confront
V. To stand up to; to face boldly. 2. To put or bring face to face. Confrontation
Debut
N. A first public appearance. v. To make a first public appearance.
Enroll
V. To sign up to become a member of some group or activity; to register. Enrollment
Fluster
V. To make nervous, embarrassed, or confused.
Impunity
N. Freedom from being harmed or punished.
Intensify
V. To increase; to strengthen or deepen.
Intimidate
V. To frighten, especially by threatening someone. Intimidation
Obnoxious
Adj. Very unpleasant, disgusting.
Retort
V. To answer, especially in a quick or clever way. n. A quick or clever reply.
Stint
N. A period of time devoted to a job or some task. 2. A limit or restriction. v. To limit or restrict.