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Wordly Wise Lesson7
Book 6
Question | Answer |
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Brawl | n. A rough, noisy fight v. To fight noisily |
Casual | adj. 1. Not planned 2. Not regular;occasional 3. Suitable for everyday use; comfortable |
Constant | adj. 1. Not changing 2. Loyal; faithful 3. Without a pause; unending |
Excel | v. To do well; to be better or greater than others. |
Exhaust | v. 1. To use up 2. To tire out. The waste gases from an engine; the system that pumps out such waste gases |
Hardy | adj. Able to survive under bad conditions; tough |
Mediocre | adj. Of low to medium quality, barely passable |
Monotonous | adj. Always the same; not varying; boring monotony - n. Lack of variety resulting in boredom |
Originate | v. To bring or come into being. origin - n. A beginning or coming into being |
Punctuate | v. 1. To add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make the meaning clear 2. To interrupt from time to time punctuation - n. The use of marks such as commas and periods in writing |
Ravenous | adj. 1. Very hungry 2. Eager for whatever satisfies one's needs or wants |
Realistic | adj. 1. Closely resembling real life 2. Aware of things as they are; practical |
Soothe | v. 1. To make calm and relaxed 2. To relieve soreness; to make less painful |
Stampede | n. A sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear v. To take part in a stampede |
Veteran | n. 1. A person who has served in the armed forces 2. A person with much experience adj. Experienced |