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WORDLY WISE List 13 and 14
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7th Grade
05/04/2012

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Arduous
Definition
Requiring much effort;very difficult.
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Canny
Definition
Shrewd and careful;watchful of one's own interests.
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Climax
Definition
The highest point:the creates moment or event.
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Endorse
Definition
To sign the back of a check.
To approve of;support.
To be favorably associated to product for payment.
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Exuberant
Definition
Happy and excited;bubbling over with enthusiasm .
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Intrepid
Definition
Feeling or showing no fear;brave.
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Kindle

Kindling
Definition
To start Burning.
To cause to become excited or stirred up.
Sticks used to start a fire.
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Lucrative
Definition
Producing wealth or profit.
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Mentor
Definition
A wise loyal friend and adviser.
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Obsession
Definition
An interest,idea,feeling that fills ones mind and leaves little room for others.
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Personable
Definition
Pleasing in manner and appearance.
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Proficient
Definition
Able to do something very well,skillful.
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Scanty
Definition
Not enough or just barely enough;small in size or amount.
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Strait

Straits
Definition
A narrow body of water.

Trouble or need.
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Zest
Definition
Great enjoyment of;excitement.
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Allege
Alleged
Allegation
Definition
To state as a fact but without offering proof.
Claim to be true.
Something that is alleged.
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Conclusive
Definition
Putting an end to doubt;Convincing.
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Counterpart
Definition
A person or thing that is similar to another.
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Dismal
Definition
Dark or extremely gloomy.
Misery or sad.
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Enthrall
Definition
To hold the attention as if under a spell.
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Exotic
Definition
Fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary.
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Incredulous
Definition
Doubtful;Skeptical.
Showing disbelief.
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Legendary
Definition
Well-know;famous and much talked about over a long period of time..
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Lurk
Definition
To prowl or lie hidden as though about to attack.
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Menagerie
Definition
A collection of animals kept in cages for showing to public.
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Naive
Definition
Inexperienced;ready to accept without analyzing.
Simple in a childlike way;Innocent.
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Pander
Definition
To give in order to please.
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Plausible
Definition
Seeming to be true but not necessarily so
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Preposterous
Definition
Absurd to be believed;ridiculous.
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Scrupulous
Definition
Marked by close attention to the smallest detail.
Acting in a correct and honest manner.
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