Wordly Wise Book 6 Lesson 10

anticipate

1.To look forward to; to expect. 2.To be aware of and to provide for beforehand.

bankrupt

1.Unable to pay one's debts and freed by law from doing so. 2.Left without any worth or value.

brief

1.Short; not long lasting. 2.To give a short explanation or set of instructions to. 3.A statement,giving the main points in a case, for use in a court of law.

brisk

1.Quick; active. 2.Stimulating; refreshing.

budget

1.A plan for spending money during a certain period. 2.To plan the use carefully.

compete

1.To try to win against others. 2.A contest

complicate

1.To make difficult.

effect

1.To make happen. 2. A result. 3.In operation; active. 4. Making a strong and favorable impression.

err

1.To be wrong or do wrong. 2. A mistake.

factor

1.Something that contributes to a result.

fad

1.Something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten.

gripe

1.To complain. 2.To annoy or irritate.

knack

1. A special talent or skill; ability to do something easily.

leisure

1.Free time not taken up with work.

unique

1. The only one of its kind.