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Word Lists 10 & 9, Book 4

review of Lists 10 & 9 of WORDLY WISE, Book 4

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verge1. The extreme edge or margin; a border. 2. An enclosing boundary.
abhorTo regard with horror or loathing; detest
tetherA rope, chain, or similar restraint for holding an animal in place, allowing a short radius in which it can move about. 2. A similar ropelike restraint used as a safety measure, especially for young children and astronauts.
chideTo make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation
eddyA current, as of water or air, moving contrary to the direction of the main current, especially in a circular motion
ediblefit to be eaten
enhance1. To make greater, as in value, beauty, or effectiveness; augment. 2. To provide with improved, advanced, or sophisticated features
regal1. Of or relating to a monarch; royal. 2. Belonging to or befitting a monarch: regal attire. 3. Magnificent; splendid.
precipice1. An overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock, such as a crag or the face of a cliff. 2. The brink of a dangerous or disastrous situation
opaque1. neither transparent nor translucent. 2. Not reflecting light; having no luster
drudgerytedious, menial, or unpleasant work
eddya current, as of water or air, moving contrary to the direction of the main current, espcially in a circular motion
evoke1. To summon or call forth: actions that evoked our mistrust.
niche1. A recess in a wall, as for holding a statue or urn.
manor1. A landed estate. 2. The main house on an estate; a mansion.
macheteA large heavy knife with a broad blade, used as a weapon and an implement for cutting vegetation
liablelikely
identifyto point out the person who is
hoodwinkto take in by deceptive means; deceive
finickyinsisting on gettin just what one wants; difficult to please
farceA light dramatic work in which highly improbable plot situations, exaggerated characters, and often slapstick elements are used for humorous effect.
ewerA pitcher, especially a decorative one with a base, an oval body, and a flaring spout.
evasiveelusive; shuffling; avoiding
emblem1. An object or a representation that functions as a symbol.
cowl1. An object or a representation that functions as a symbol.
citadel1. A fortress in a commanding position in or near a city.
typicalExhibiting the qualities, traits, or characteristics that identify a kind, class, group, or category
rindA tough outer covering such as bark, the skin of some fruits, or the coating on cheese or bacon.
enhance1. To make greater, as in value, beauty, or effectiveness; augment. 2. To provide with improved, advanced, or sophisticated features
grimeblack drit or soot
harass1. To irritate or torment persistently. 2. To wear out; exhaust.
inhibit1. To irritate or torment persistently. 2. To wear out; exhaust.
overwhelm1. To hold back; restrain. 2. To prohibit; forbid
preludeAn introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one; a preliminary or preface.


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