Wordly Wise 3000® Level 9, Lesson 3

allude

(v) Used with "to." To refer to in an indirect way.

consecrate

(v) 1. To set apart as holy.

2. To dedicate to a cause; to devote.

disseminate

(v) To scatter or spread widely.

dote

(v) Used with "on" or "upon." To show excessive fondness for.

exhort

(v) To urge strongly; to warn or appeal.

feckless

(adj) Careless or irresponsible.

implicate

(v) To show to be involved with something, especially something dishonest or illegal.

lament

(v) To feel or express grief.

monetary

(adj) Of or relating to money or currency.

pensive

(adj) Deep in thought; dreamily thoughtful.

pomp

(n) A showy or dignified display.

stilted

(adj) Artificially stiff or formal in manner.

subjugate

(v) To bring under control; to conquer.

trauma

(n) 1. A severe bodily injury.

2. Emotional shock.

wanton

(adj) 1. Ignoring what is right.

2. Excessive or unrestrained.

3. Playful or frolicsome.