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Daniel H set 2
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English
8th Grade
10/23/2013

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Term
abrasion
Definition
When John fell during the football game, he got an _________________ on his knee.
Term
clad
Definition
The fireman was _______________ in his firesuit before he attempted to enter the burning building.
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corroborate
Definition
Following the accident, the witness was able to ________________ the driver's story.
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cursory
Definition
Theif conducted a _________________ search of the home before he made a final decision of what he wanted to take.
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dehydrate
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The farmer will ___________________ the fruit to store in plastic bags for the future.
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derive
Definition
Following discussion, we will _____________ an answer to the question.
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electrify
Definition
The power company will attempt to __________________ the power lines following the destructive storm.
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endeavor
Definition
John's new business has proven to be a successful _________________.
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gingerly
Definition
Sarah ran _______________ after she had healed from a broken leg; she was worried about hurting herself again.
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gruesome
Definition
Many stories about the death camps of the holocaust share ________________ details about the horrors faced by the Jews.
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inventory
Definition
The ___________________ for GTA 5 is low right now because the game is popular, and the store has run out of stock.
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simulate
Definition
X-Box games like MW3 _________________ the real action of war.
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succumb
Definition
Many babies will ___________________ to the effects of the flu because they are not strong enogh to survive.
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surmise
Definition
The detective will __________________ the situation before accusing a theif.
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grimace
Definition
After Jan was bitten by the rabid dog, she made a ____________________ with her face as the doctor gave her the shot with a very long needle.
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