Lesson 2 Flashcards

1
Q

abrasion

A

the wearing or rubbing a way of a surface

a scrapes or worn area

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2
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abrasive

A

in a harsh manner or an irritating manner

causing something to wear out by rubbing

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3
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clad

A

clothed or covered

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4
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corroborated

A

to provide evidence to make mote certain

to confirm

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5
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cursory

A

done in a hurry while paying little attention to detail

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6
Q

dehydrate

A

to extract the water from

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7
Q

dehydration

A

the state in which one has lost bodily fluids

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8
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derive

A

to take away from

to take through reasoning

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9
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electrify

A

to wire or equip with electric power

to thrill

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10
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endeavor

A

to attempt with hard work

a strong focus toward a goal

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11
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gingerly

A

carefully

with care

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12
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gruesome

A

causing horror

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13
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simulate

A

to imitate

to pretend

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14
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simulated

A

made to look real while being artificial

an imitation of a possible solution (fire drill)

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15
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succumb

A

to give up or give into

yield

to cease to exists

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16
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surmise

A

to suppose something to be true without evidence

to guess

17
Q

grimace

A

to make a face expressing disgust, pain, or contempt

18
Q

inventory

A

a list of possessions of goods on hand