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wordly wise
book 7
23
English
7th Grade
02/14/2008

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Term
canny
Definition
shrewd and careful; watchful of one's own interests
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endorse
Definition
to sighn the back of a check
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intrepid
Definition
feeling or showing no fear;brave
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lucrative
Definition
producing wealth or profit
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personable
Definition
pleasing in manner and apperance
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proficient

Definition
able to do something very well
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scanty
Definition
not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amdount
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strait
Definition
a narrow body of water connecting two larger ones
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zest
Definition
great enjoyment of: exciement
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allege
Definition
to state as a fact but without offering proof
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dismal
Definition
dark and extremely gloomy
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enthrall
Definition
to hold the attention of as though under a spell
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incredulous
Definition
doubtful; skeptical
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pander
Definition
to give a promise what is wanted tin order to please someone
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prepousterous
Definition
to absurd to be true
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scrupulous
Definition
marked by smallest detail
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conjure
Definition

to callor bring forth by magic

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homage
Definition
honor or respect shown publicly
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imprompptu
Definition
unplanned
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oblige
Definition
to require someone to do something for legal purpuses
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pretentous
Definition
drawing undeserved attention to
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prowess
Definition
great skill or ability
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