Wordly Wise 3000 Level 7, Lesson 6
addict
(n) 1. A person with a very strong desire for something that is habit-forming and sometimes harmful.
2. A person who is a very enthusiastic fan.
(v) To cause someone to have a very strong desire for something.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
addict | (n) 1. A person with a very strong desire for something that is habit-forming and sometimes harmful.
2. A person who is a very enthusiastic fan.
(v) To cause someone to have a very strong desire for something. |
aspire | (v) To have a strong desire to get or do something; to seek. |
bias | (n) A preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice.
(v) To cause someone to have prejudice; to influence. |
blatant | (adj) Very obvious in an offensive or shameless way. |
candid | (adj) Expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths. |
confront | (v) 1. To stand up to; to face boldly.
2. To put or bring face-to-face. |
debut | (n) A first public appearance.
(v) To make a first public appearance. |
enroll | (v) To sign up to become a member of some group or activity; to register. |
fluster | (v) To make nervous, embarrassed, or confused. |
impunity | (n) Freedom from being harmed or punished. |
intensify | (v) To increase; to strengthen or deepen. |
intimidate | (v) To frighten, especially by threatening someone. |
obnoxious | (adj) Very unpleasant; disgusting. |
retort | (v) To answer, especially in a quick or clever way.
(n) A quick or clever reply. |
stint | (n) 1. A period of time devoted to a job or some task.
2. A limit or restriction.
(v) To limit or restrict. |