WW Lesson 9

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allure

The power to attract or charm.

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antiquity

  1. The ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages. 2. The quality of great age.

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appraise

  1. To estimate the value of. 2. To form a judgment of; to evaluate.

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cleave

  1. To cling to or be faithful to. 2. To split with force or a sharp instrument.

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depreciate

  1. To make or become less in value. 2. To represent as of little value; to belittle.

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facet

  1. Any of the many small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting. 2. One of many sides or aspects of something.

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facsimile

An exact copy.

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impervious

  1. Incapable of being penetrated. 2. Not affected or disturbed by.

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nondescript

Hard to describe because of a lack of distinctive qualities or features.

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quandary

A state of being in doubt about what to do.

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repose

  1. To lie at rest. 2. To place (power, etc.) in some person or group. 3. A state of rest or relaxation.

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scintillate

To flash or sparkle.

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scrutiny

Close examination.

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synthetic

Not naturally produced; made by artificial processes.

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transmute

To change the form or appearance of.

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