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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 9 Lesson
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7th Grade
12/02/2008

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Term
allure
Definition
n. The power to attract or charm.
For many travelers the canals and winding streets of Venice have a particular allure.
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antiquity
Definition
n. 1. The ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages.
2. The quality of great age.
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antiquities
Definition
n. Valuable objects from ancient times
Term
appraise
Definition
v. 1. To estimate the value of.
2. To form a judgement of; to evaluate.
Term
cleave
Definition
v. 1. To cling to or be faithful to.
2. To split with force or a sharp instrument.
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depreciate
Definition
v. 1. To make or become less in value.
2. To represent as of little value; to belittle.
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facet
Definition
n. 1. Any of the many small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting.
2. One of many sides or aspects of something.
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facsimile
Definition
n. An exact copy.
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impervious
Definition
adj. 1 Incapable of being penetrated.
2. Not affected or disturbed by.
Term
nondescript
Definition
adj. Hard to describe because of a lack of distinctive qualities or faetures.
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quandary
Definition
n. A state of being in doubt about what to do.
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repose
Definition
v. 1. To lie at rest.
2. To place in some person or group.
N. A state of rest or relaxation
Term
scintillate
Definition
v. 1. To flash or sparkle.
2. To be lively and witty.
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scrutinize
Definition
v. To examine with great care.
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scrutiny
Definition
n. Close examination.
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synthetic
Definition
adj. Not naturally produced; made by artificial processes.
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transmute
Definition
v. To change the form or appearance of.
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