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Vocabulary Wordly Wise Lesson 14 BPS 5th


AB
benevolentWanting to do good; kind
consent, v.To agree; to allow to happen
consent, n.Permission; approval
discreetShowing care or wisdom in what one says or does
discretionThe ability to handle matters wisely.
engrossTo take up one's complete attention.
engrossingTaking up one's complete attention
esteem, v.To think highly of; respect
esteem, n.Respect; highly regarded
esteemedHighly regarded
exaggerateTo describe something as larger or greater than it really is.
exaggerationSomething that is exaggerated.
extensiveCovering a large area or ambitious and far-reaching
fantasticAlmost unbelieveable o unusual; odd.
intrigue, v.To fascinate or to plot in a secret way; scheme.
intrigue, n.A secret plot or scheme.
marvel,n.A wonderful or amazing thing.
marvel, v.To be filled with wonder or amazement
marvelousCausing wonder; astonishing or of the highest quality; spendid
missionA special or important task or assignment.
opportunityA time that is right for doing something or the chance to get ahead.
relinquishTo let go; to give up
tyrantA ruler or person who has complete power and uses it in cruel or unjust ways.
tyrannyRule by a tyrant.
vanquishTo defeat utterly and completely; to overcome