Wordly Wise Book 3, Lesson 15

division

The act of dividing. One of the parts after something has been divided. Something that divides or keeps apart.

mental

Having to do with the mind.

outcome

The way something ends; the final result

pastime

Something done to pass the time pleasantly; a hobby or form of recreation.

promote

To raise to a higher rank or position. To encourage or support; to help bring about.

rate

To place in a certain class or at a certain level. A measurement of one thing compared to something else or to what has happened before.

regret

To feel sorry for something. A feeling of sadness or of being sorry.

talent

A skill for doing something well that comes naturally.

theory

An idea or opinion that is used to explain certain facts but is not proved.

tournament

A series of contests in which a number of individuals or teams play against each other to find a winner.