Wordly Wise Lesson 1
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.