1. Wordly Wise 14
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2. Benevolent (adj.) wanting to do good; kind
A benevolent employee paid for the team’s lunch.
Benevolent

3. Consent (v.) to agree; to allow to happen
The judges consented to hear the case.
2. (n.) permission; approval
Students need a parent’s consent to go
on the field trip.
Consent

4. Discreet (adj.) showing care or wisdom in what one says or does
The mother tried to be discreet when wrapping her son’s birthday presents.
2. (n). Discretion - the ability to handle
matters wisely.
The English teacher left the choice of
books to our discretion.
Discreet

5. Engross (v.) to take up one’s complete attention
The puzzle so engrossed me that I lost track of time.
2. (adj.) engrossing - taking up one’s
Complete attention.
The engrossing conversation made
everyone not hear the doorbell.
Engross
The girl is so engrossed in her book that she is reading while walking.

6. Esteem (v.) to think highly of; to respect
Historians esteem Eleanor Roosevelt for her work on human rights.
2. (n.) respect; high regard
The players credit their success to the
great esteem they feel for their coach.
Esteem

7. (v.) to describe something as larger or greater than it really is
My sister exaggerated how much homework she had. She barely had any!
Exaggerate

8. extensive (adj). Covering a large area
Central Park is an extensive green expanse in the middle of Manhattan.
2. Ambiguous; far-reaching
The team made extensive preparations
for the expedition.
extensive

9. Fantastic (adj). Almost unbelievable
The guests on the talk show told a fantastic story about creatures from outer space.
Fantastic

10. Intrigue (v.) to fascinate
The way stage magicians do their tricks intrigues me.
2. To plot in a secret way; to scheme
Benedict Arnold intrigued against his own
country to help the British.
Intrigue

11. Marvel (n.) a wonderful or amazing thing
The Amazon River is one of the greatest marvels of nature.
Marvel

12. Mission (n.) a special or important task or assignment
The president’s mission was to arrange a
meeting with the prime minister.
2. A group sent on an important assignment
The mission from Israel agreed to resume
peace talks.
Mission

13. Opportunity (n.) a time that is right for doing something
The captives looked for an opportunity to escape.
2. A chance for getting ahead
The job offers plenty of opportunity for a
hard-working young person.
Opportunity

14. relinquish (v.) to let go; to give up
The little boy who found the puppy didn’t want to relinquish it.
relinquish

15. (n.) a ruler or person who has complete power and uses it in cruel or unjust ways
The tyrant lived in splendor while his people lived in squalor.
tyrant

16. vanquish (v.) to defeat utterly and completely; to overcome
Success quickly vanquishes fear
vanquish