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wordly wise lesson 9
lesson 9, book four especialy for the fourth grade in Barrows Elementary school
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01/14/2013

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Advantage
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n. Something that is helpful or useful

Take advantage Of v. To make use of; to benifit oneself by treating others unfairly.

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Astonish

 

Definition

v. To surprise or amaze.

Astonishment n. Great surprise or amazment.

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Confirm
Definition

1.v. To show or to prove to be true.

2.v. To approve or to give one's agreement to.

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Distant

 

Definition

1. adj. Very far away in time

2. adj. Very far away; not near or close by

Distance n. The length of the space between to places

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Founder
Definition

n. A person who sets up something that lasts.

v. To sink below the surface of the water

 

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Hamlet
Definition
n. A small village
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Host
Definition

1. n. A large number

2. n. One who greets and entertains their guests and takes care of their needs at a party or resturaunt. 

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Misgiving
Definition
n. A feeling of doubt, uncertiany or concern about what may happen in the future.
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Parch
Definition

v. To make or become very dry 

Parched v. Lacking water; thirsty.

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Prospect
Definition

n. Somethingthat is waited for, expected or hoped for.

v. To look in the ground for valuable metals; like gold and silver.

Prospector n. A person who explores an area to look for valuable metals. 

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Scarce
Definition

adj. In short supply; not plentiful 

Scarcity n. A shortage

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Shrewd
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adj. Clever; good at understanding what is needed and acting on it.

 

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Sole
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 adj. Being the only one of its kind; belonging to only one person or group.

 1. n. A flat fish that is caught and eaten for food. 

2. n. The bottom of the foot or shoe

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Torment
Definition

n. Great pain or suffering

v. To cause pain and suffering  

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Typical
Definition
adj. Being like others of its kind
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