WORLDWIDE
The internet has had a global effect on the way people communicate with one another.
AWE-INSPIRING MAGNIFICANCE
The young couple enjoyed the grandeur of the beautiful sunset.
TO GIVE OR BE A SOURCE OF PLEASURE OR SATISFACTION
To gratify his curiousity about the cave, the boy decided to explore it.
AN AGREEMENT BY WHICH A PERSON PLEDGES SOMETHING
The plumber offered a guarantee on the quality of his work.
THE STATE OF BEING 'HINDERED', SLOW OR DIFFICULT
The slow runner caused a hindrance to the more experienced marathoners.
MARKED BY COMPASSION, SYMPATHY OR CONSIDERATION
The humane treatment of all people was one of Martin Luther King's goals.
TO REGARD AS IDENTICAL, THE EXACT SAME
His attempt to identify the suspect with the mugshot was successful.
HAVING LITTLE OR NO EDUCATION, UNABLE TO READ OR WRITE
It became very difficult for the illterate man to find a decent paying job.
TO FOLLOW AS A PATTERN, MODEL OR EXAMPLE
The young boy admired his grandfather and wanted to imitate his bravery.
HAVING NO STAIN OR BLEMISH, PURE
After cleaning for an entire day, the whole house looked immaculate.
Vocabulary Words for Lesson Twelve