Wordly Wise 3000® Level 11, Lesson 4

autonomy

(n) The quality or state of being self-governing; independence.

circumspect

(adj) Cautious and prudent; heedful of consequences.

composure

(n) Calmness of mind or bearing; self-control.

edifice

(n) 1. A large, imposing structure or building.

2. A complex structure or system built up over time, as if it were a real building.

ensconce

(v) To settle or place securely or snugly.

environs

(n) The area adjoining or surrounding a place.

hapless

(adj) Marked by the absence of good luck; unfortunate.

heinous

(adj) Shockingly evil or wicked.

incognito

(adj or adv) With one's identity concealed; unrecognized.

indoctrinate

(v) 1. To teach or train in the fundamentals.

2. To instill or teach from a partisan point of view.

interim

(n) An interval of time between events.

(adj) Belonging to or taking place between events; temporary.

mausoleum

(n) A large and impressive tomb.

pillage

(v) To rob and plunder.

reverie

(n) 1. The condition of being lost in thought.

2. A daydream.

thrall

(n) A loss of one's ability to act freely; a state over which one appears to have no control.