Wordly Wise 1,2,3

Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff.-

Short and to the point.

To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character.

Deserving contempt or scorn.

A wearing away or rubbing away by friction.-A scraped or worn area.

Clothed or covered.

To provide evidence to make more certain; to confirm.

Done in a hurry and with little attention to detail.

To remove the water from.-To become dry; to lose water from.

Of an unknown source or unrevealed name.

A collection of various writings, such as songs, stories, or poems.

A conclusion based on guesswork or insufficient evidence.-To form an opinion while lacking sufficient evidence.

A person’s usual mood; temperament.-A regular tendency or inclination.

To enclose or encircle.To include.