Wordly Wise 3000 Book 8, Lesson 1

Avid

adj. 1. Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed.

2. Eager; enthusiastic.

Brusque

adj. Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff.

Concise

adj. Short and to the point.

Demean

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

Despicable

adj. Deserving contempt or scorn.

Emulate

v. To try to equal; to imitate.

Evoke

v. 1. To call forth; to produce.

2. To bring to mind, often by suggestion.

Excruciating

adj. Very painful.

Inaugurate

v. 1. To install in office with a formal ceremony.

2. To begin officially or mark the opening of.

Pervade

v. To spread throughout.

Proprietor

n. An owner of a store or other business.

Pseudonym

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

Rebuff

v. 1. To reject bluntly.

2. To drive back.

n. 1. A blunt rejection.

2. An abrupt setback in progress.

Resilient

adj. 1. Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune.

2. Returning quickly to an original shape or condition.

Turbulent

adj. 1. Chaotic; unruly.

2. Stormy; tempestuous.