Lesson #1 Diamonds

These are 15 vocabulary words from Wordly Wise Lesson #1

Allure

The power to attract or charm.

antiquity

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

appraise

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

cleave

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

depreciate

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

facet

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

facsimile

An exact copy.

impervious

Incapable of being penetrated. Not affected or disturbed by.

nondescript

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

quandary

A state of being in doubt about what to do.

repose

To lie at rest. To place power in some person or group. A state of rest or relaxation.

scintillate

To flash or sparkle. To be lively and witty.

scrutinize

To examine with great care. Close examination.

synthetic

Not naturally produced; made by artifical processes.

transmute

To change the form or apprearance of.