Wordly Wise Book 5 Lesson 5

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What does 'foolhardy' mean?

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Foolhardy means taking unnecessary risks or being recklessly bold.

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What could 'thwart' a birthday party?

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To thwart means to prevent something from happening. For example, rain could thwart a birthday party.

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What does 'terse' mean?

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Terse means brief and to the point, often in a way that seems rude or unfriendly.

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What is an example of a foolhardy action?

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Going out in the rain without an umbrella is an example of a foolhardy action.

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What is the antonym of 'pessimist'?

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The antonym of pessimist is optimist, which means someone who expects the best possible outcome.

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What does 'pessimist' mean?

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A pessimist is a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen.

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What does 'optimist' mean?

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An optimist is a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future.

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What is a synonym for 'thwart'?

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A synonym for thwart is 'prevent'.

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What does it mean to 'prepare' for something?

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To prepare means to make ready or to get everything in order before an event.

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What is an example of a 'terse' reply?

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A terse reply could be simply saying 'no' when asked if you want to go out.