Wit & Wisdom Mod 1, Vocab List 2

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What is a midwife?

Back

A person who is trained to assist women in childbirth.

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What does it mean to taunt someone?

Back

To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks.

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What does the prefix 'be-' mean?

Back

To cause to be.

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What does 'wretched' mean?

Back

Unhappy; miserable.

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What does 'contented' mean?

Back

Pleased; satisfied with the way things are.

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What is an example of taunting?

Back

Calling someone a derogatory name, like 'Dung Beetle'.

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What is the opposite of 'contented'?

Back

Discontented or unhappy.

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What is the meaning of 'apprentice'?

Back

A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer.

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What does 'wretched' imply about a person's state?

Back

It implies that the person is in a state of misery or unhappiness.

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What is a synonym for 'happy'?

Back

Joyful or content.