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Wordly Wise 6, Ch. 7
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| brawl | n. a rough, noisy fight v. to fight noisily |
| casual | 1. not planned 2. not regular; occasional 3. suitable for everyday use; comfortable |
| constant | 1. not changing 2. loyal; faithful 3. without a pause; unedning |
| excel | to do well; to be better or greater than others |
| exhaust | v. 1. to use up 2. to tire out n. the waste gases from an engine; also, the system that pumps out such waste gases |
| hardy | able to survive under bad conditions; tough |
| mediocre | of low to medium quality; barely passable |
| monotonous | always the same; not varying; boring |
| monotony | lack of variety resulting in boredom |
| originate | to bring or come into being |
| origin | a beginning or coming into being |
| punctuate | 1. to add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make the meaning clear 2. to interrupt from time to time |
| punctuation | the use of marks such as commas and periods in writing |
| ravenous | 1. very hungry 2. eager for whatever satisfies one's needs or wants |
| realistic | 1. closely resembling real life 2. aware of things as they are; practical |
| soothe | 1. to make calm and relaxed 2. to relieve soreness; to make lsess painful |