Wordly Wise Lesson 5 Def.

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mock

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to make fun of; not real; pretend.

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contempt

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a feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy.

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abrupt

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happening suddenly without warning.

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phase

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a stage in a series of changes.

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entertain

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to interest and amuse; to have guests; to have in mind.

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persuade

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to convince someone to do or believe something.

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sensitive

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easily hurt or affected; responsive to changes.

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quaint

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charmingly unusual or old-fashioned.

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reject

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to refuse to accept, believe, or consider.

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attempt

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to try to do something.