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WORD WEALTH 1.9
anomaly
An abnormal, irregular fact or occurrence
Snow in Florida may be considered an anomaly.
apogee
Highest or farthest point; climax
It is very hard to reach the apogee of Mount Everest.
Antonym- Perigee
apocalypse
Vision of future (well-being); revelation
Many people feel that the apocalypse will come in 2012.
arson
Act of setting fires
The police can’t rule out arson until they find the cause of a fire.
client
CustomerIf you hire a lawyer, you are his client.
hypothesis
Theory; unproved explanationThe “Big Bang Theory” is a hypothesis.
incidence
Process of a happening; an occurrenceThe incidence of crime has decreased in the
major cities.
initiative
Unprompted action; the first step
Showing some initiative will help your chances of getting a job.
litany
A responsive prayer or religious service.Many litanies are said in church.
maxim
A wise saying; proverb
Philosophers are known for their maxims.
mosaic
Inlaid art work, design made from bits of glass or stone in cement.
Church windows may be an example of mosaics.
perquisite
An extra benefit or remunerationA jewel card would be a perquisite for good
behavior.
complement
To make completeGetting married is a way to complement one
another.
console
To comfortWhen someone is sad, it is nice to console
them.
consummate
Bring to completion
He consummated his painting with one final brush stroke.
enervate
Weaken; take strength from; debilitate
The marathon really enervated him.
exalt
To lift up, elevate
The team was exalted by their win over the previously undefeated team.
perforate
Pierce; punch holes in
Notebook paper may be perforated for a binder.
propagate
Reproduce; spread abroad
Flyers for the dance are propagated throughout the town.
stipulate
To specify
The stipulations of the agreement were agreed on by both parties.
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