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Lesson 7

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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.
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