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Lesson 2
Wordly wise
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abrasion(noun) | A wearing away or rubbing away by friction |
| Abrasive (Adj.) | 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 the water from or to lose bodily fluids |
| Dehydration(noun) | The state of being dehydrated |
| Derive(verb) | To take or receive from a source; to obtain through reasoning |
| Electrify(verb) | To wire or equip with electric power |
| Endeavor | Verb-To attempt earnestly Noun-A serious, earnest effort toward a goal |
| Gingerly(Adj.) | Cautious; very careful |
| Grimace(noun) | A facial expression that seems to express pain, contempt, or scorn |
| Gruesome(Adj.) | Causing shock or horror |
| Inventory(noun) | A list of possessions or goods on hand |
| Simulate(verb) | To take on the qualities of another; to imitate |
| Succumb(verb) | To give up or give in to; to yield |
| Surmise(verb) | To suppose something without sufficient evidence |