Wordly Wise Book 11 Lesson 1

reiterate

• To say or do over again; to repeat.

• To ignore or overlook something.

• To summarize briefly.

• To analyze in detail.

exude

• To flow out slowly; to ooze or emit; to give forth abundantly.

• To absorb or take in completely.

• To evaporate quickly into the air.

• To solidify or become firm.

gesticulate

• To speak in a low voice.

• To motion energetically with the body or limbs.

• To sit quietly and listen.

• To write down notes carefully.

vacillate

• 1. To move back and forth from lack of balance.

• 2. To alternate indecisively between options.

• 3. To make a firm decision without hesitation.

• 4. To express a strong opinion on a subject.

increment

• A decrease, subtraction, or loss.

• An increase, addition, or gain, often by regular, consecutive amounts.

• A random change or fluctuation.

• A fixed amount that cannot be altered.

arcane

• Understood by only a few; mysterious.

• Common knowledge; widely known.

• Easily understood; clear.

• Obsolete; no longer in use.

imperturbable

• Calm and assured.

• Easily agitated.

• Overly excited.

• Unpredictable.

levity

• A state of being serious and solemn.

• Excessive frivolity; a lack of seriousness; joking.

• A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow.

• A quality of being wise and thoughtful.

mortify

• To embarrass or humiliate.

• To celebrate or honor.

• To confuse or mislead.

• To strengthen or empower.

subterfuge

• A deceptive scheme or strategy.

• A straightforward approach to problem-solving.

• A type of physical exercise.

• A method of public speaking.