Wordly Wise Lesson 10

liberate (v.)

To set free. Example: The firefighters worked to __ the trapped dog.

numerous (adj.)

Very many. Example: We saw __ stars in the night sky.

occasion (n.)

A special time or event. Example: Our class party was a fun __.

oppose (v.)

To be against. Example: I __ littering because it hurts animals.

opposition (n.)

The act of being against something. Example: There was strong __ to the new rule.

prohibit (v.)

To officially forbid. Example: The pool signs __ running on the deck.

pursue (v.)

To chase or try to get. Example: The dog began to __ the rabbit.

pursuit (n.)

The act of chasing or trying to get something. Example: The police stayed in __ of the getaway car.

reassure (v.)

To make someone feel less worried. Example: My mom tried to __ me before the big test.

reassurance (n.)

Comfort that makes someone feel calmer. Example: Her smile gave me __ before my speech.

reluctant (adj.)

Not willing to do something. Example: I was __ to jump into the cold water.

reluctance (n.)

The feeling of not wanting to do something. Example: I agreed with __ to share my last cookie with my sister.

superior (adj.)

Better than others or higher in rank. Example: Our team had __ skills during the final game.

superior (n.)

A person with higher rank. Example: I spoke to my __ about the schedule change.

yearn (v.)

To want something very much. Example: I __ to visit my cousins during summer break.