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Wordly Wise 4, Ch. 7
Armed But Not Dangerous
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| alter | to change in some way; to make or become different |
| alteration | a change |
| confuse | 1. to make or become unclear or mixed up in the mind 2. to mistake one person or thing for another |
| confusing | hard to follow or understand; unclear |
| confusion | a state of disorder |
| distribute | 1. to give out; to divide among several or many 2. to be spread over |
| eject | to force or throw out |
| embrace | v. 1. to hold closely in one's arms; to hug 2. to take up seriously n. a hug |
| equip | to provide with what is needed |
| equipment | things that are needed for some activity |
| flexible | 1. able to bend easily 2. able to adjust to new or different situations |
| instant | n. a moment; a very short period of time adj. happening or done at once; quick |
| keen | 1. having a sharp edge 2. showing a strong interest; eager 3. having sharp senses; quick to understand |
| limp | v. to walk lamely or in an uneven way n. an uneven or lopsided walked adj. not stiff or firm |
| scurry | to move quickly, with rapid little steps |
| seize | 1. to grasp suddenly; to grab hold of 2. to take by force of the law |
| shallow | 1. not deep 2. with little seriousness or deep thought |
| surround | to enclose on all sides |
| surroundings | the things or conditions around a person or place |
| victim | one who is hurt, killed, or suffers |