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abrasion
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n. 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 |
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clad
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adj. clothed or covered
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corroborate
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v. To provide evidence to make more certain; to confirm
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cursory
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adj. Done in a hurry and with little attention to detail.
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dehydrate
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v. 1. To remove the water from
2. To become dry; to lose water from DEHYDRATION; n. The state of being dehydrated. |
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derive
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v. 1. To take, or receive from a source.
2. To obtain through reasoning |
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electrify
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v. 1. To wire or equip with electric power
2. To thrill or shock |
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endeavor
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v. To attempt earnestly
n. A serious, earnest effort toward a goal. |
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gingerly
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adj. Cautious; very careful
adv. with extreme care or concern |
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grimace
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v. to make a face expressing feelings of pain, disgust, or contempt.
n. a facial expression that seems to express pain, contempt, or disgust |
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gruesome
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adj. Causing shock or horror
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inventory
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n. 1. A list of possessions or goods on hand
2. The stock of goods on hand v. To make a complete list of |
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simulate
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v. 1. To take on the qualities of another; to imitate
2. To pretend SIMULATED adj. made to look genuine SIMULATION n. An imitation of a possible situation |
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succumb
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v. 1. To give up or give in to; to yield.
2. To cease to exist; to die |
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surmise
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v. To suppose something without sufficient evidence.
n. A guess |