Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7 - Lessons 15, 16, and 17 Vocabulary

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering terms, definitions, and derived forms from Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7, Lessons 15, 16, and 17.

complement

Something that completes or makes perfect; the number or amount that makes up a whole; or to bring to completion or perfection.

component

Any of the more important parts of a whole, or contributing to form a whole.

conjure

To call forth by magic, or as if by magic; when used with 'up', to bring to mind, recall, or evoke.

emphasize

To give special attention to; to stress.

homage

Honor or respect shown publicly.

impromptu

Unplanned; or done without preparation.

lush

Marked by richness of growth, especially of vegetation.

medley

A mixture of often unrelated things; or a selection of music from various sources, played as one piece.

oblige

To require someone to do something for legal, social, or moral reasons; to earn the gratitude of; or to do a favor for.

pretentious

Drawing undeserved or inappropriate attention to oneself; showy.

prowess

Great skill or ability.

rustic

Of or relating to country life or people; lacking elegance or polish; or a country person, especially one thought of as simple or crude.

subtle

So slight as to be not easily seen or understood; or able to understand fine shades of meaning.

vocation

A person's employment; occupation.

warble

To sing in a melodious manner.

bounty

A payment made as a reward, especially one made by the authorities; or that which is given freely, by nature or a generous person.

camouflage

The hiding of something as a result of its appearance; something used as a cover or disguise; or to hide or conceal, especially by disguising appearance.

ebb

To recede, fall back, or pull away from; to fall to a lower level or weaker state; to dwindle; or the passing to a lower level or weaker state.

forage

To search for food or supplies; or food such as hay or grain for farm animals.

harass

To trouble or annoy by attacking repeatedly; or to cause to become worried or weary.

insulate

To cover with a material that keeps electricity, heat, or sound from escaping.

lethargic

Slow moving; sleepy or tired.

lethargy

A state of laziness, tiredness, or of not caring.

maneuver

A planned military movement; a skillful move or clever trick; to perform military movements with; or to move or manage in a skillful way.

mottled

Marked with different colored patches or blotches.

murky

Dark; gloomy.

proximity

The state of being close or next to; nearness.

replenish

To fill up again.

sleek

Smooth and glossy; or having slender, graceful lines.

wary

On one's guard; watchful; suspicious.

wean

To cause to stop depending on a mother's milk for nourishment; or to detach from something one has grown accustomed to.

appoint

To choose for an office or position; or to set or decide upon.

assent

To give one's consent; to agree; or an act of agreeing or acceptance.

concur

To be in agreement.

consult

To seek information or advice; or to talk things over in order to reach a decision.

dissuade

To prevent or discourage someone from doing something.

flabbergast

To surprise so greatly that one is speechless; to amaze.

haggle

To argue about, especially about the price of something.

perturb

To make uneasy; to upset greatly.

procure

To get by making an effort; to obtain.

receptive

Ready and able to receive ideas or suggestions.

repudiate

To refuse to support; to reject.

resolve

To make a firm promise to oneself; to solve; or a fixed purpose or intention.

signify

To be a sign of; to mean; or to make known or clear.

sovereign

Highest; chief; not controlled by others; or a king or queen; a monarch.

trifling

Of little value, importance, or meaning.