Worldly Wise Lesson 13 Grade 8

ardent

Intensely eager; passionate.

assail

To attack violently or verbally.

asset

Anything owned that is of value and can be sold or otherwise disposed of

barter

To exchange goods or services without the use of money.

bonanza

A source of great wealth; something that brings great riches.

contagious

Able to be passed easily from one person to another.

contemplate

To give careful thought to; to ponder.

deter

To discourage or prevent from taking action.

flair

A natural gift or ability; a talent.

forfeit

To be forced to give up or lose.

innovation

Something new; a new way of doing something.

mania

An intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement.

stymie

To thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with.

synonymous

Alike or close in meaning; closely related.

wrangle

To quarrel in a noisy or angry way.