Lesson 2

Question 0

Abrasive

Answer 0

adj. 1. Causing wear by rubbing.

2. Harsh or rough in matter; irritating.

Question 1

Abrasion

Answer 1

n. 1. wearing away or rubbing away by friction.

2. A scraped or worn area.

Question 2

Clad

Answer 2

adj. Clothed or covered.

Question 3

Corroborate

Answer 3

v. To provide evidence to make more certain; to confirm.

Question 4

Cursory

Answer 4

adj. Done in a hurry and with little attention to detail.

Question 5

Dehydrate

Answer 5

V. 1. To remove the water from.

2. To cause to lose bodily fluids.

Question 6

Derive

Answer 6

v. 1. To take or receive from source.

2. To obtain through reasoning.

Question 7

Electrify

Answer 7

v. 1. To wire or equip with electric power.

2. To thrill or shock.

Question 8

Endeavor

Answer 8

v. To attempt earnestly.

n. A serious, earnest effort toward a goal.

Question 9

Gingerly

Answer 9

adj. Cautious; very careful.

adv. Extremely cautiously.

Question 10

Grimace

Answer 10

v. To make a face expressing pain, disgust, or contempt.

n. A facial expression that seems to express pain, contempt, or disgust.

Question 11

Gruesome

Answer 11

adj. Causing shock or horror.

Question 12

Inventory

Answer 12

n. 1. A list of possessions or goods on hand.

v. To make a complete list of.

Question 13

Simulate

Answer 13

v. 1. To take on the qualities of another; to imitate.

2. To pretend.

Question 14

Succumb

Answer 14

v. 1. To give up or give in to; to yield.

2. To cease to exist; to die.

Question 15

Surmise

Answer 15

v. To suppose something without sufficient evidence.

n. A guess.