Wordly Wise Review Book 7 Lesson 9

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What does it mean to be nomadic?

Back

To be nomadic means to be wandering or moving from place to place rather than settling permanently in one location.

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What does it mean to dumbfound someone?

Back

To dumbfound someone means to astound or shock them, leaving them speechless.

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What is an antonym of hoarding?

Back

An antonym of hoarding is spending, which means to use or give away money rather than keeping it.

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What might placate a child having a tantrum?

Back

Ice cream might placate a child having a tantrum, as it is often seen as a treat that can calm them down.

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What is an antonym of ensued?

Back

An antonym of ensued is preceded, which means to come before something in time.

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Define the term 'placate'.

Back

To placate means to calm someone down or make them less angry or upset.

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What does it mean to astound someone?

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To astound someone means to surprise or shock them greatly.

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What is the meaning of 'hoard'?

Back

To hoard means to accumulate and store away items or money, often in excess.

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What does it mean to exceed?

Back

To exceed means to go beyond a limit or to be greater than something.

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What is the meaning of 'precede'?

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To precede means to come before something in time or order.