Wordly Wise 6 Lesson 14
benevolent
Adjective wanting to do good; kind
consent
Verb to agree; to allow to happen Noun permission; approval
discreet
Adjective showing care or wisdom in what one says or does I must think about how to say this without hurting his feelings. Adjective showing care or wisdom in what one says or does
engross
verb to take up one’s complete attention
esteem
Verb To think highly of; to respect Noun Respect; high regard
exaggerate
Verb to describe something as larger or greater than it really is
extensive
Adjective 1. covering a large area 2. ambitious; far-reaching
fantastic
Adjective 1. almost unbelievable 2. unusual; odd
intrigue
Verb to fascinate to plot in a secret way; to scheme
marvel
a wonderful or amazing thing rc Noun a wonderful or amazing thing Verb to be filled with wonder or amazement I marvel at how beautiful that is!
mission
a special or important task or assignment Noun a special or important task or assignment a group sent on an important assignment Our mission is to explore space.
opportunity
a time that is right for doing something Noun a time that is right for doing something a chance for getting ahead I have the opportunity to make a good choice or a bad choice! What should I do?
relinquish
Verb to let go; to give up The man relinquished balloon!
tyrant
Noun a ruler or person who has complete power and uses it in cruel or unjust ways. You must to as I say because I said so!
vanquish
Verb to defeat utterly and completely; to overcome