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abrasion
noun/ A wearing away or rubbing away by friction.
A scraped or worn area
abrasive
adj/ Causing wear by rubbing
Harsh or rough in manner; irritating
clad
adj/ Clothed or covered
corroborate
verb/ To provide evidence to make more certain; to confirm
cursory
adj/ Done in a hurry and with little attention to detail.
dehydrate
verb/ To remove water from
To become dry; to lose water from
derive
verb/ To take or receive from a source
To obtain through reasoning. We ________ the answer to the question by applying Ohm's law.
electrify
verb/ To wire or equip with electric power
To thrill or shock
endeavor
verb/ To attempt earnestly
noun/ A serious, earnest effort toward a goal.
gingerly
adj/ Cautious; very careful
adv/ With extreme care or concern.
grimace
verb/ To make a face expressing feelings of pain, disgust, or contempt
noun/ A facial expression that seems to express pain, contempt, or disgust.
gruesome
adj/ Causing shock or horror
inventory
noun/ A list of possessions or goods on hand
The stock of goods on hand.
verb/ To make a complete list of.
simulate
verb/ To take on the qualities of another; to imitate.
To pretend
simulation
noun/ An imitation of a possible situation.
succumb
verb/ To give up or give in to; to yield
To cease to exist; to die
surmise
verb/ To suppose something without sufficient evidence.
noun/ A guess
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WW Lesson 2
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Wordly Wise Lesson 2 words and definition
Updated
2010-10-23T14:24:51Z
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