Wordly Wise Bk. 6 Lesson 1

Eloquence

• Skill at speaking or writing; the power to move people.

• A type of poetic expression.

• The ability to write in a concise manner.

• A form of artistic performance.

Affectionate

• Gentle and loving.

• Harsh and unkind.

• Indifferent and cold.

• Angry and aggressive.

Ferry

• 1. 1. To move people or goods by a boat across a stretch of water.

  2. 2. A boat that carries people and goods back and forth across a stretch of water.

• 2. A boat that carries people and goods back and forth across a stretch of water.

• 3. A type of vehicle used for transporting goods on land.

• 4. A service that provides transportation via air between two locations.

Persecution

• The state or condition of being persecuted.

• The state or condition of being persecuted.

• A form of legal protection against discrimination.

• The process of being promoted in a job.

Appeal

• 1. 1. To make an earnest request; to ask.

  2. 2. To be of interest to; be attractive to.

  3. 3. An earnest request for help.

  4. 4. The power to attract or be in interest.

• 2. To be of interest to; be attractive to.

• 3. An earnest request for help.

• 4. The power to attract or be in interest.

Declaration

• A public statement.

• A private conversation.

• A legal document.

• A personal opinion.

Clasp

• 1. 1. To grasp or hold tightly.

  2. 2. A strong grasp or hold.

  3. 3. Something, such as a hook or fastener, that holds two parts together.

• 2. A strong grasp or hold.

• 3. Something, such as a hook or fastener, that holds two parts together.

• 4. A type of jewelry worn on the wrist.

Conspicuous

• Easily or plainly seen.

• Difficult to notice or perceive.

• Hidden from view.

• Obscure and unclear.

Eloquent

• 1. Skilled at speaking or writing; having the power to move people.

• Having a strong dislike for something; hostile.

• Expressing oneself in a confusing or unclear manner.

• Being unable to express thoughts or feelings effectively.

Poverty

• The state of being poor.

• A condition of having excessive wealth.

• A measure of economic growth.

• A type of social welfare program.