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wordly wise 3000
wordly wise 3000 book 10 lesson 16
Term | Definition |
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aura | A distinctive atmosphere or feeling that seems to surround someone or something; a distinctive appearance or impression. |
banal | lacking freshness;trite |
bemuse | to cunfuse or bewilder |
cognizant | Fully aware; taking notice. |
conundrum | 1) A riddle whose answer is a play on words. 2) A puzzle or problem that is difficult or impossible to solve. |
evanescent | Short-lived; staying temporarily. |
factotum | A helper or assistant with a wide range of duties and responsibilities. |
grandoise | 1) Impressive because of large size or scope. 2) Characterized by the pretense of grandeur or absurd exaggeration. |
induce | To influence or persuade. |
intransigent | Refusing to compromise or change one's position on an issue. |
laudatory | Full of praise. |
panache | Dash or flamboyance in style or action. |
picayune | Petty or insignificant; concerned with trifling matters. |
predilection | An inclination; preference. |
promontory | A high point of land that juts out into water. |