Tricky WW level 9 words: lessons 1-20

Plumb

1. To measure the depth of water.

2. To reach the deepest part of.

3. To understand by examining closely; to solve.

(adj) Straight up and down; vertical.

Zenith

1. The highest point; the peak.

2. The point in the sky directly above the observer.

Ubiquitous

Appearing to be present in large numbers or in many different places.

Laggard

One who falls behind others because of moving slowly or loitering; a straggler

Can also be used as an Adj

Wanton

1. Ignoring what is right.

2. Excessive or unrestrained.

3. Playful or frolicsome.

Callow

Young and inexperienced; immature.

Sagacious

Showing sound judgment; wise.

Voracious

1. Ravenous; desiring and eating a large amount of food.

2. Greatly eager.

Apropos

Fitting the occasion; suitable or apt.

Dogma

An unproven principle or belief held to be true.

Oratory

The art of public speaking.

Rudimentary

1. Not yet fully developed; basic.

2. Elementary.

Sojourn

1. (n)A visit or temporary stay.

2. (v) To stay for a while.

Expostulate

To argue earnestly in an attempt to dissuade or show strong disapproval.

Adroit

Clever at dealing with difficult situations; adept; skillful.

Erudite

Having or demonstrating extensive knowledge; learned.

Lapse

(v) 1. To fall or slip from a certain level of conduct or accomplishment.

2. To come to an end; to expire.

(n) 1. A minor mistake; a slip.

2. A pause or interval.

Cleave

1. To cling to or be faithful to.

2. To split with force or a sharp instrument.

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.

Scintillate

1. (v) To flash or sparkle.

2. (adj) Lively and witty.

Trite

Used so much that it is no longer fresh or new.

Defray

To supply the money for; to pay.

Furor

An uproar; a state of great anger or excitement.

Paucity

Scarcity; smallness in number or amount.

Tangible

1. Real; able to be touched.

2. Possible to understand or realize; not vague or uncertain.

Cardinal

Most important; chief.

Harrowing

Very distressing or acutely painful.

Nuance

A very slight change in feeling or meaning; a gradation.

Solace

Comfort or relief in sorrow or distress; consolation.

Discomfit

To make uneasy by confusing or embarrassing a person.

Meteoric

Coming into existence swiftly, suddenly, brightly, like a meteor.

Precocious

Showing exceptionally early development of abilities.

Rift

1. A split or crack.

2. A break in friendly relations.

Sylvan

Having to do with trees or wooded areas.

Virtuoso

(n) A person with great skill in some art, especially music.

(adj) Done with great skill and dash.

Gregarious

Enjoying the company of others; sociable.

Obtrusive

1. Tending to push oneself forward in an unwelcome manner.

2. Noticeable in an undesirable way.

Pugnacious

Aggressive; eager to fight or quarrel.

Zany

Comical because of strangeness; clownish.

Antecedent

(n) A thing or event that precedes another.

(adj) Going before; preceding.

Disingenuous

Not straightforward; insincere.

Jaded

Dulled or wearied by excess or overindulgence.

Masochistic

Deriving pleasure from being mistreated mentally or physically.

Obsolescent

Going out of use; becoming obsolete.

Volition

An act of consciously choosing or deciding.

Chagrin

1. A feeling of embarrassment or annoyance caused by having failed or being disappointed.

2. To cause to feel unease.

Doldrums

A condition of feeling sad, bored, or sluggish.

Truism

A truth that is so well known that it is almost unnecessary to say it.

Farce

1. A humorous stage play marked by improbable situations and exaggerated behavior.

2. An absurd or ridiculous event or situation; a mockery.

Ostracize

To exclude from a group; to banish.

Quash

1. To put down by force.

2. To put a stop to legally.

Broach

To bring up for discussion; to begin to talk about.

Martyr

1. One who chooses to suffer or die rather than give up beliefs or principles.

2. To be put to death for one's beliefs.

Scion

1. A descendant or heir.

2. A cutting from a plant used to produce new growth.

Vitriolic

Having a sharp, biting quality; bitterly sarcastic.

Evince

1. To show clearly; to express.

2. To provoke.

Querulous

Apt to find fault; complaining.

Tome

A book, especially one that is large.