The political influence of the developed countries of the world is widespread. wisdom n. knowledge and understanding adv. wisely Syn. insight adj. wise It is often said that wisdom is the product of experience. It was a wise decision for you to buy a car. witticism n. a joke; a funny story adv. wittily Syn. humor adj. witty n. wit n. wittiness His witticisms captivated the audience. Mark Twain was famous for his sharp wit. woo v. to make efforts to attain or gain something Syn. attract The directors tried to woo the support of the union. The opponents of the proposed highway wooed nearby residents to defend their position. MATCHING Choose the synonym. 1. astute 6. appeal (A) acknowledge (A) wit (B) extensive (B) charisma (C) clever (C) impression
And when you have given your ball," she added, "I shall insist on their giving one also. I shall tell Colonel Forster it will be quite a shame if he does not." Mrs. Bennet and her daughters then departed, and Elizabeth returned instantly to Jane, leaving her own and her relations' behaviour to the remarks of the two ladies and Mr. Darcy; the latter of whom, however, could not be prevailed on to join in their censure of her, in spite of all Miss Bingley's witticisms on fine eyes. Chapter 10 The day passed much as the day before had done. Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley had spent some hours of the morning with the invalid, who continued, though slowly, to mend; and in the evening Elizabeth joined their party in the drawing-room. The loo-table, however, did not appear. Mr. Darcy was writing, and Miss Bingley, seated near him, was watching the