Wordly Wise 6 Lesson 10

anticipate

verb 1. to look forward to; to expect 2. to be aware of and to provide for beforehand

bankrupt

adj 1. unable to pay one’s debts and freed by law from doing so 2. left without any worth or value verb 1. to leave without worth or value

brief

Adj. short; not long-lasting Verb to give a short explanation or set of instructions to Noun a statement, giving the main points in a case, for use in a court of law

brisk

Adj. 1. quick; active 2. stimulating; refreshing

budget

Noun A plan for spending money during a certain period. Verb To plan the use of carefully

compete

verb to try to win against others

complicate

Verb to make difficult

effect

verb to make happen noun a result

err

Verb To be wrong or do wrong

factor

rcrcrcrc noun Something that contributes to a result

fad

Noun Something that is very popular for a short tie, then forgotten

gripe

Verb 1. To complain 2. To annoy or irritate Noun A complaint

knack

Noun A special talent or skill; ability to do something easily

leisure

Noun Free time not taken up with work

unique

Adjective The only one of its kind