Wordly Wise 3000 Level 7, Lesson 17
appoint
(v) 1. To choose for an office or position.
2. To set or decide upon.
(n) 1. The act of appointing or being appointed.
2. An arrangement or agreement to meet.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
appoint | (v) 1. To choose for an office or position.
2. To set or decide upon.
(n) 1. The act of appointing or being appointed.
2. An arrangement or agreement to meet. |
assent | (v) To give one's consent; to agree.
(n) An act of agreeing or acceptance. |
concur | (v) To be in agreement. |
consult | (v) 1. To seek information or advice.
2. To talk things over in order to reach a decision. |
dissuade | (v) To prevent or discourage someone from doing something. |
flabbergast | (v) To surprise so greatly that one is speechless; to amaze. |
haggle | (v) To argue about, especially about the price of something. |
perturb | (v) To make uneasy; to upset greatly. |
procure | (v) To get by making an effort; to obtain. |
receptive | (adj) Ready and able to receive ideas or suggestions. |
repudiate | (v) To refuse to support; to reject. |
resolve | (v) 1. To make a firm promise to oneself.
2. To solve.
(n) A fixed purpose or intention. |
signify | (v) 1. To be a sign of; to mean.
2. To make known or clear. |
sovereign | (adj) 1. Highest; chief.
2. Not controlled by others.
(n) A king or queen; a monarch. |
trifling | (adj) Of little value, importance, or meaning. |