Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7: Lessons 12–14 Vocabulary

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering terms and definitions from Lessons 12, 13, and 14 of Wordly Wise 3000 • Book 7.

abduct

To carry away by force; to kidnap.

abode

The place where one lives; home.

abyss

1. A deep opening in the earth. 2. Anything too deep to measure.

arbitrate

To settle a disagreement between two parties by having a third party make a decision after hearing both sides.

attribute v

To think of as coming from or belonging to a particular person or thing.

attribute n

A quality or feature associated with a person or thing.

capricious

Likely to change quickly for no obvious reason.

compromise

1. To settle a disagreement by having each side give up something. 2. To expose to the possibility of criticism or shame. 3. (noun) A settlement reached by each side giving up something.

devout

1. Very religious. 2. Sincere.

distraught

Deeply disturbed; very troubled.

enlighten

To inform or instruct; to give knowledge or truth to.

incline

1. To slope or lean. 2. To be likely to; to have a fondness for. 3. To bend or bow (the head). 4. (noun) A sloping surface.

intervene

To enter in order to help or settle something.

necessity

1. Anything that cannot be done without or that is greatly needed. 2. The condition of being needed.

orbit

1. The path taken by an object around a heavenly body such as a star, planet, or moon. 2. To put into or be in orbit.

sacred

1. Holy; having to do with religion. 2. Worthy of being given the greatest honor or respect.

arduous

Requiring much effort; very difficult.

canny

Shrewd and careful; watchful of one's own interests.

climax

The highest point; the greatest moment or event.

endorse

1. To sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing it. 2. To approve of; to support. 3. To be favorably associated with a product in return for payment.

exuberant

Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm.

intrepid

Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous.

kindle

1. To start burning. 2. To cause to become excited or stirred up.

lucrative

Producing wealth or profit.

mentor

A wise and loyal friend and adviser.

obsession

An interest, idea, or feeling that fills one's mind and leaves little room for anything else.

personable

Pleasing in manner and appearance.

proficient

Able to do something very well; skillful.

scanty

Not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount.

strait

A narrow body of water connecting two larger ones.

zest

Great enjoyment; excitement.

allege

To state as a fact but without offering proof.

conclusive

Putting an end to doubt; convincing.

counterpart

A person or thing that is similar to another.

dismal

1. Dark or extremely gloomy. 2. Causing misery or sadness; depressing.

enthrall

To hold the attention of as though under a spell.

exotic

Fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary.

incredulous

1. Doubtful; skeptical. 2. Showing disbelief.

legendary

1. Well known; famous and much talked about over a long period of time. 2. Relating to a story (usually untrue) handed down from the past.

lurk

To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack.

menagerie

A collection of animals kept in cages for showing to the public.

naive

1. Inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing. 2. Simple in a childlike way; innocent.

pander

To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone.

plausible

Seeming to be true but not necessarily so.

preposterous

Too absurd to be believed; ridiculous.

scrupulous

1. Marked by close attention to the smallest detail. 2. Acting in a correct and honest manner.