The comedian’s _______ wit drew smirks, not belly laughs. (Answer: droll)

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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 11 Lesson 6 focuses on advanced vocabulary words like , assuage , and eclectic , which are often found in academic literature and standardized testing. 📖 Vocabulary List and Definitions Part of Speech Definition Anathema Someone or something intensely disliked or shunned. Assuage To satisfy, lessen, or reduce intensity. Avuncular Like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent. Convivial Sociable; concerned with good company and festivities. Eclectic Combining elements from a variety of sources. Epigram A short, witty poem or saying. Expound To explain in detail or set forth. Intrinsic Relating to the essential nature of something; real. Inveterate Habitual or deeply rooted; persistent. Mogul A very powerful or wealthy person; a magnate. Munificent Extremely generous; liberal in giving. Nascent Beginning to exist; emerging. Perspicacious Clear-sighted; shrewd. Philistine One indifferent to intellectual values; smugly ignorant. Propitious Tending to favor or assist; encouraging. 🔑 Answer Key Highlights (Lesson 6)

The back of Book 11 has a full index. Always check the secondary definitions, as Wordly Wise often tests the "less common" meaning of a word.