Wordly Wise Lesson 1

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Resilient

1. Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune. 2. Returning quickly to an original shape or condition.

Avid

1. Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed. 2.Eager; enuthusiastic

inaugurate

1. To install in office with a formal ceremony. 2.To begin officially or mark the opening of.

Rebuff

1. To reject bluntly 2. To drive back 3. A blunt rejection 4. An abrupt setback in progress

Turbulent

1.Chaotic; unruly 2. Stormy, tempestuous 3. Rapid changes in wind speed and direction in the atmosphere.

Pseudonym

A fictitious name used by an author; a pen name.

Brusque

Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff.

Proprietor

An owner in a store or other business.

Despicable

Deserving contempt or scorn.

Concise

Short and to the point.

Evoke

To call forth; to produce.

Demean

To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character.

Pervade

To spread throughout

Emulate

To try to equal; to imitate.

Excruciating

Very painful.


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