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Flash Cards 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abraision | a superficial wound where skin or another surface is scraped, rubbed, or worn away |
| Clad | past participle of clothe. |
| Corroborate | confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding). |
| Cursory | hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed. |
| Dehydrate | cause (a person or their body) to lose a large amount of water. |
| Derive | obtain something from (a specified source). |
| Electrify | charge with electricity; pass an electric current through. |
| Endeavor | try hard to do or achieve something. |
| Gingerly | in a careful or cautious manner. |
| Grimace | an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement. |
| Gruesome | causing repulsion or horror; grisly. |
| Inventory | a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building. |
| Simulate | imitate the appearance or character of. |
| Succumb | fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force. |
| Surmise | suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it. |