Lesson 2 Wordly Wise Grade 8

Question 1

abrasion

Answer 1

n. 1. a wearing away or rubbing away by friction.
2. scraped or worn area

abrasive adj. 1. causing wear by rubbing.
2. harsh or rough in manner; irritating

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

dehydration n. the state of being dehydrated.