Wordly Wise 3000 G10 Lesson 1

What is the meaning of the word

asperity?

• Harshness of tone or manner
• Kindness of tone
• Clarity of thought
• Smoothness of texture

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bane?

• Cause of great distress, destruction or annoyance

• Origin of happiness
• Reason for celebration
• Source of joy

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buffoon?

• A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions
• A person who is very serious and focused
• A professional athlete who competes in track and field events
• A person who behaves in a ridiculous or humorous way

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doleful?

• angry; furious
• happy; joyful
• confused; puzzled
• expressing sorrow; mournful

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extrovert?

• Outgoing and sociable individual
• Loud and obnoxious character
• Shy and reserved person
• Introverted and quiet individual

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garish?

• Dull and muted
• Elegant and refined
• Subtle and understated
• Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid

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hierarchy?

• A type of food
• A form of exercise
• A musical instrument
• System or organization in which people or groups are ranked according to status or authority

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imbue?

• To dry out completely
• To increase in size
• To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.
• To decrease in intensity

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instigate?

• Provoke, incite, or initiate
• Deter
• Facilitate
• Encourage

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penchant?

• A type of musical instrument
• A type of bird
• A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
• A type of flower