5th box -Flashcards

(adj.) having a saw-toothed edge; While camping, the family used a serrated band saw to cut firewood.

(v.) to belittle; undervalue; to discredit; After she fired him she realized that she had disparaged the value of his assistance. The lawyer will attempt to disparage the testimony of the witness.

"(n.) an old saying now accepted as being truthful; The adage ""do unto others as you wish them to do unto you"" is still widely practiced."

(adj.) wise; Many of her friends came to her with their problems because she gave sagacious advice. The old man gave sagacious advice.