Wordly Wise 3000 Level 7, Lesson 15
complement
(n) 1. Something that completes or makes perfect.
2. The number or amount that makes up a whole.
(v) To bring to completion or perfection.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
complement | (n) 1. Something that completes or makes perfect.
2. The number or amount that makes up a whole.
(v) To bring to completion or perfection. |
component | (n) Any of the more important parts of a whole.
(adj) Contributing to form a whole. |
conjure | (v) 1. To call forth by magic, or as if by magic.
2. Used with "up." To bring to mind; to recall or evoke. |
emphasize | (v) To give special attention to; to stress. |
homage | (n) Honor or respect shown publicly. |
impromptu | (adj) Unplanned.
(adv) Without preparation. |
lush | (adj) Marked by richness of growth, especially of vegetation. |
medley | (n) 1. A mixture of often unrelated things.
2. A selection of music from various sources, played as one piece. |
oblige | (v) 1. To require someone to do something for legal, social, or moral reasons.
2. To earn the gratitude of.
3. To do a favor for. |
pretentious | (adj) Drawing undeserved or inappropriate attention to oneself; showy. |
prowess | (n) Great skill or ability. |
rustic | (adj) 1. Of or relating to country life or people.
2. Lacking elegance or polish.
(n) A country person, especially one thought of as simple or crude. |
subtle | (adj) 1. So slight as to be not easily seen or understood.
2. Able to understand fine shades of meaning. |
vocation | (n) A person's employment; occupation. |
warble | (v) To sing in a melodious manner. |