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Wordly Wise 6 L7
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Term | Definition |
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Brawl | n. A rough noisy fight. v. To fight noisily. |
Casual | adj. 1. Not planned. 2. Not regular; occasional. 3. Suitable for everyday use; comfortable. |
Constant | adj. 1. Not changing. 2. loyal; faithful. 3. Without a pause; unending. |
Excel | v. To do well; to be better or greater than others. |
Exhaust | v. 1. To use up. 2. To tire out. n. The waste gases from an engine; also, the system that pumps out such waste gases. |
Hardy | adj. Able to survive under bad conditions; tough. |
Mediocre | adj. Of low or medium quality; barely passable. |
Monotonous | adj. Always the same; not varying; boring. n. Lack of variety resulting in boredom. |
Originate | v. To bring or come into being. n. A beginning or coming into being. |
Punctuate | v. 1. To add marks such as commas and periods to writing to making clear. 2. To interrupt from time to time. n. The use of marks such as commas and periods in writing. |
Ravenous | adj. 1. Very hungry. 2. Eager for whatever satisfies one's needs or wants. |
realistic | adj. 1. Closely resembling real life. 2. Aware of things as they are; practical. |
soothe | v. 1. To make calm and relaxed. 2. To relieve soreness; to make less painful. |
stampede | n. A sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear. v. To take part in a stampede. |
veteran | n. 1. A person who has served in the armed forces. 2. A person with much experience. adj. Experienced |