Wordly Wise Grade 8 Lesson 13

Mrs. Dare (United States of America)
15 words 21 learners

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  1. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
  2. assail
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  3. asset
    a useful or valuable quality
  4. barter
    exchange goods without involving money
  5. bonanza
    a sudden happening that brings good fortune
  6. contagious
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
  7. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
  8. deter
    turn away from as by fear or persuasion
  9. flair
    a natural talent
  10. forfeit
    lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
  11. innovation
    the act of starting something for the first time
  12. mania
    an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  13. stymie
    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  14. synonymous
    meaning the same or nearly the same
  15. wrangle
    quarrel noisily, angrily, or disruptively
Created on Mon Nov 18 11:48:42 EST 2013

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