1. Wordly Wise Lesson 10
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2. anticipate anticipate (v.) to look forward to something; to expect
We anticipated having a great time at the party.
to be aware of and to provide for beforehand
The students anticipated that there would be a snow day on Friday so they turned in their homework on Thursday.
anticipate
anticipate

3. bankrupt
(adj.) unable to pay one’s debts and freed by law from doing so.
The store owner was bankrupt after the business failed.
Left without any worth or value
The opposition party was bankrupt of ideas and received few votes.
To leave without worth or value.
His extravagances bankrupted him.

4. anticipate brief (adj.) short; does not last long
My family from China were staying over for a brief visit. They left after the weekend.
(v.) to give a short explanation or set of instructions
The teacher gave brief instructions for the simple activity.
3. (n.) A statement giving the main points in a case, for use in court of law.
The lawyer looked at her brief before talking to the judge.
anticipate
brief
Not really… please make it brief!
Want to hear what I had for lunch?

5. brisk (adj.) quick; active.
The runner kept up a brisk pace at the start of the race.
Stimulating; refreshing.
The brisk wind blowing of the ocean felt good.

6. (n.) A plan for spending money during a certain period
The extravagant dinner caused the tourists to overspend their weekly food budget.
(v.) to plan the use of carefully
A part-time job may affect your schoolwork unless you budget your time.
anticipate
budget

7. compete (v.) To try to win against others. competition
(n.) The act of trying to win against others.
There is a lot of competition to get into a good college.
A contest.
The team entered the competition even
though it had little chance of winning.
Competitor (n.) One who competes against
others
Six competitors entered the race.

8. complicate anticipate (v.) to make difficult
An extra guest might complicate the seating arrangement.
(adj.) not easy or simple; having many different parts
Putting together furniture is very complicated because it comes in so many different pieces.
complicate
anticipate

9. anticipate effect (v.) to make happen
How fast you drive will effect your gas usage.
(n.) a result
The advil I took for my headache had no effect.
in operation; active
A new dress code was effective the first day of school.
making a strong and favorable impression
People are more likely to remember an effective speaker.
anticipate
effect

10. err anticipate (v.) to be wrong or to do wrong
I erred when I accused you of lying.
(n.) error- a mistake
Errors in punctuation are easily corrected.
(adj.) erroneous- mistaken; wrong
The facts are correct, but the conclusion is erroneous.
err
anticipate

11. factor (n.) Something that contributes to a result.
Paying attention and studying diligently are two factors in getting good grades.

12. fad
(n.) Something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten.
Ankle bracelets were the fad one summer.

13. gripe
(v.) To complain.
The children always gripe about having to get up early.
2. To annoy or irritate.
Crowded airports gripe the traveling public.
(n.) Complaint.
Dirty living conditions and contaminated drinking water were two of the major gripes.

14. Knack (n.) A special talent or skill; ability to do something easily.
My mother has a knack for making friends wherever she goes.
The artists has a knack for drawing.

15. leisure (n.) Free time not taken up with work.
A sixty-hour work week allows little leisure.
leisurely (adj.) Slow; relaxed.
The couple strolled at a leisurely pace through the park.

16. unique (adj.) The only one of its kind.
The platypus, a mammal that lays eggs, is unique among animals.