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Wordly Wise Lesson 2
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General Vocab
8th Grade
12/14/2008

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Term
Abrasion
Definition
n. 1. A wearing away or rubbing away by friction
2. A scraped or worn area

Abrasive adj. 1. Causing wear by rubbing
2. Harsh or rough in manner; irritating
Term
Clad
Definition
adj. Clothed or covered
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Corroborate
Definition
v. to provide evidence to make more certain; to confirm
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Cursory
Definition
adj. Done in a hurry and with little attention to detail
Term
Dehydrate
Definition
v. 1. To remove water from.
2. To become dry; to lose water from

Dehydration n.. The state of being dehydrated.
Term
Derive
Definition
v. 1. To take or receive from a source
2. To obtain through reason
Term
Electrify
Definition
v. 1. To wire or equip with electric power.
2. To thrill or shock
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Endeavor
Definition
v. to attempt earnestly
n. A serious, earnest effort toward a goal
Term
Gingerly
Definition
adj. Cautious; very careful
adv. With extreme care or concern
Term
Grimace
Definition
v. To make a face expressing feelings of pain, disgust, or contempt
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Inventory
Definition
n. 1. A list of possesions or goods on hand.
2. The stock of goods on hand
v. To make a complete list of.
Term
Simulate
Definition
v. 1. A list of possessions or goods on hand.
2. The stock of goods on hand.
v. To make a complete list of.
Term
Succumb
Definition
v. 1. To give up or give in to; to yield.
2. To cease to exist; to die
Term
Surmise
Definition
v. To suppose something without sufficient evidence.
n. A guess.
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Gruesome
Definition
adj. Causing of shock or horror
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