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abrasion
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n. A wearing away or rubbing away by friction
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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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dehydrate
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v. to remove the water from
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derive
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to obtain through reasoning
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electrify
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v. 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
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gingerly
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adj. Cautious; very careful
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grimace
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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. the stock of goods on hand
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simulate
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v. to take on the qualities of another; to imitate
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succumb
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v. to give up to give in to; to yield
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surmise
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v. To suppose something without sufficient evidence, n. a guess
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cursory
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adj. done in a hurry and with little attention to detail
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