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Wordly wise #4 + challenge sets 14-17

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impeccablefaultless, flawless, accurate, correct
serpentineresembling a serpent in form or movement
desistto cease or stop from action
ludicrouscausing laughter because of absurdity, rediculous
conundruma riddle that involves a pun or play on words
pusillanimousshowing a lack of courage, timid
facetioustreating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor, funny, ironic, teasing
abstemiousnot self-indulgent, especially when eating or drinking
incredulousunwilling or unable to believe something
nonchalantlyfeeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed, not displaying anxiety or enthisiasm
ameliorateto become better, more bearable, alleviate
temerityrecklesss boldness, carelessness, rudeness
panaceaa healer for all diseases or illnesses, cure
eludeto avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery
ruefullycausing sorrow or pity, regretful, apologetic, ashamed
garruloustalking too much, especially about unimportant things
perterbedto be alarmed, agitated, disturbed
myriadany large number
pedestriana person walking, lacking inspiration, dull
arduousdifficult to do, using much effort
acquireto gain ownership of something
antagonizeto make an enemy of, to stir up anger or dislike
competenthaving te ability to do what is needed
compriseto form, make up, consist of, include
correspondto match, be equal to, or, to exchange letters with another person
dilapidatedin poor condition from neglect or age
illustriousvery famous, outstanding
incidentsomething that happens in real life or a story, an event often of little importance
inheritto receive something from someone after their death; to receive as part of someone's physical or mental make-up from one's parents
latitudethe distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees
loathunwilling, reluctant
maintainto declare something to be true
renovateto make like new again
reprimandto scold in a harsh or formal manner
superviseto direct or manage activities



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