Wordly Wise Grade 8 Lesson 12

Mrs. Dare (United States of America)
15 words 30 learners

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  1. accede
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  2. affluent
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
  3. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  4. artisan
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
  5. dismantle
    take off or remove
  6. immerse
    cause to be submerged
  7. irksome
    tedious or irritating
  8. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
  9. ostentatious
    intended to attract notice and impress others
  10. panorama
    the visual perception of a region
  11. philanthropy
    the act of donating money or time to promote human welfare
  12. prestige
    a high standing achieved through success or influence
  13. prolific
    intellectually productive
  14. reticent
    reluctant to draw attention to yourself
  15. tycoon
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
Created on Mon Nov 18 11:31:09 EST 2013

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