Wordly wise, Lesson 2 Flashcards

Study words of the week.

1
Q

Affect

A

To bring about a change in.

To pretend to be or to have.

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2
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Calculate

A

To find the answer by using arithmetic.

To figure out by reasoning.

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3
Q

Climate

A

The average

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4
Q

Column

A

A row of figures or words running down a printed page.

A regular newspaper or magazine article written by the same person.

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5
Q

Decay

A

To rot.

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6
Q

Exceed

A

To be more than.

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7
Q

Forbid

A

To order not to do something.

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8
Q

Grove

A

A group of trees growing together.

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9
Q

Limb

A

An arm, leg or wing.

A large tree branch.

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10
Q

Mammoth

A

Very large, huge.

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11
Q

Mature

A

To become fully grown or developed.

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12
Q

Permit

A

To allow.

A written notice that allows a person to do something.

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13
Q

Resist

A

To refuse to give in to; to withstand.

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14
Q

Scorch

A

To burn slightly.

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15
Q

Tower

A

To stand above or higher than what is around it.

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