Wordly Wise Book 6 Lesson 8 Flashcard

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What does 'scanty' mean?

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Small or insufficient in quantity or amount.

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What is another word for 'expand'?

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Enlarge.

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Define the word 'perish'.

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To die or be destroyed.

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Use the word 'dismal' in a sentence.

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The weather forecast for tomorrow looks dismal with heavy rain and strong winds expected.

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What is the meaning of the word 'abundant'?

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Having a large quantity; more than enough.

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What does 'sparse' mean?

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Thinly dispersed or scattered.

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What is a synonym for 'contract'?

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Shrink.

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Define 'prosper'.

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To succeed or thrive, especially in financial or material terms.

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What does 'immortal' mean?

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Living forever; never dying.

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Use 'meager' in a sentence.

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The meal was meager, with only a small portion of rice and vegetables.