Wordly Wise Book 11, Lesson 1 & 2

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apocryphal
Of dubious authenticity or origin; spurious.
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arcane
Understood by only a few; mysterious.
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convene
1. To summon or cause to assemble.
2. To gather or assemble; to meet formally.
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expedient
1. Useful for some purpose; convenient.
2. Concerned primarily or exclusively with serving one's own interests.
3. A means employed to bring about a certain result.
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exude
1. To flow out slowly; to ooze or emit.
2. To give forth; to exhibit in abundance.
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gesticulate
To motion energetically with body or limbs.
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imperturbable
Calm and assured.
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increment
An increase, addition, or gain, often by regular, consecutive amounts.
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levity
Excessive frivolity; a lack of seriousness; joking.
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mortify
To embarrass or humiliate.
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periphery
1. The area around the edges; the outermost part.
2. Relating to, involving, or forming an outer edge or boundary; not central.
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raconteur
One who tells stories with skill and wit.
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reiterate
To say or do over again; to repeat.
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subterfuge
A deceptive scheme or strategy.
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vacillate
1. To move back and forth from lack of balance; waver.
2. To alternate indecisively between opinions and courses of action.
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accoutrements
Equipment or accessories.
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aggrieved
Feeling or expressing a sense of injustice, injury, or offense.
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choleric
Easily angered; quick-tempered.
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comport
1. To behave or conduct oneself.
2. To be in accord or agreement. Used with with.
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disconcert
To disrupt the self-possession or confidence of; to perturb or fluster.
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fauna
Animals of a region or period, considered as a whole.
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interpose
To place or come between; to intervene or interrupt.
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maraud
To roam in search of plunder.
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modicum
A small amount.
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opulent
Having or exhibiting great wealth or abundance.
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patrician
1. A member of the nobility.
2. Of noble birth; showing refinement of taste or manners.
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phlegmatic
Not given to action or reaction; sluggish or calm in temperament.
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propensity
A natural inclination or tendency.
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therapeutic
Relating to the treatment of a disease; contributing to general well-being.
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utilitarian
Relating to usefulness rather than beauty; practical.