Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 6 Definitions

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What does it mean to 'swelter'?

Back

To suffer from or to be overcome by great heat.

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What does it mean to 'lionize' someone?

Back

To treat as a celebrity.

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What is the meaning of 'apprehend'?

Back

To seize; to arrest.

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What does it mean to 'arraign' someone?

Back

To bring before a court to face charges.

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What is 'dissension'?

Back

A difference of opinion; disagreement.

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What is the definition of 'heat'?

Back

A form of energy that is transferred between systems or objects with different temperatures.

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What is the role of a celebrity in society?

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A person who is famous, often in entertainment or sports, and is treated with admiration or attention.

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What are the legal implications of 'apprehending' someone?

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It involves the authority to seize or arrest an individual suspected of a crime.

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What is the process of 'arraignment' in the legal system?

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It is the formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant to inform them of the charges against them.

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What can cause 'dissension' in a group?

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Differences in opinions, beliefs, or interests among group members.