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