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Wordly Wise Lesson 7
Wordly Wise Lesson 7 Book 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| brawl | a rough, noisy fight |
| casual | not planned |
| casual | not regular; occasional |
| casual | suitable for everyday use; comfortable |
| constant | not changing |
| constant | loyal; faithful |
| constant | without a pause; unending |
| excel | to do well; to be better or greater than others |
| exhaust | to use up |
| exhaust | to tire out |
| exhaust | the waste gases from an engine |
| hardy | able to survive under bad conditions; tough |
| mediocre | barely passable; of low to medium quality |
| monotonous | always the same; boring; not varying |
| monotony | lack of variety resulting in boredom |
| originate | to bring or come into being |
| origin | a beginning or coming into being |
| punctuate | to add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make the meaning clear |
| punctuate | to interrupt from time to time |
| punctuation | the use of marks such as commas and periods in writing |
| ravenous | very hungry |
| ravenous | eager for whatever satisfies one's needs or wants |
| realistic | closely resembling real life |
| realistic | aware of things as they are; practical |
| soothe | to make calm and relaxed |
| soothe | to relieve soreness; to make less painful |
| stampede (noun) | a sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear (noun) |
| stampede (verb) | to take part in a stampede (verb) |
| veteran | a person who has served in the armed forces |
| veteran | a person with much experience |