Wordly Wise 3000 Book 12 Lesson 8

aborigine

An original inhabitant, especially one displaced by later settlers. n

abrogate

To put an end to; to abolish or repeal. v

appurtenance

An item of equipment; an accessory. n

bivouac

1. A temporary camp or shelter. n 2. To stay in such a camp. v

cetacean

A member of the order of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises. n

decry

To criticize strongly; to denounce. v

desuetude

A state of disuse. n

leviathan

Anything that is of enormous size. n

mawkish

1. Excessively sentimental. adj 2. Having an unpleasant taste, sickly sweet taste.

misapprehend

To fail to understand correctly. v

parochial

1. Limited or narrow in scope or outlook. adj 2. Of or related to a church parish

purvey

To be in the business os supplying goods, especially food or provisions, for use. v

recourse

1. A turning to someone or something for aid. n 2. A source of help or support.

replete

Well supplied; full. adj

waive

To give up as a right; to forgo. v