Vocabulary Lesson 5 (Wordly Wise Book 9)

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What does the word 'strife' mean?

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Strife refers to conflict, struggle, or discord between individuals or groups.

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What is the meaning of 'sagacious'?

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Sagacious means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

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Define 'voracious'.

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Voracious means having a very eager approach to an activity, often used to describe an insatiable appetite for food.

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What does it mean to 'wane'?

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To wane means to decrease in size, amount, intensity, or degree; to diminish.

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What does 'enunciate' mean?

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To enunciate means to pronounce words clearly and distinctly.

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What is a synonym for 'strife'?

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A synonym for strife is 'conflict' or 'dispute'.

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Provide an example of a sagacious decision.

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An example of a sagacious decision is choosing to save money for emergencies rather than spending it impulsively.

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What is the opposite of 'voracious'?

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The opposite of voracious is 'satisfied' or 'content'.

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In what context might one use the word 'wane'?

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One might use 'wane' in the context of the moon's phases, as it wanes from full to new.

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How can one improve their ability to enunciate?

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One can improve enunciation by practicing speaking slowly, clearly, and using tongue twisters.