WordlyWise Lesson7
Terms
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- originate
- to bring or come into being
- mediocre
- of low to medium quality ; barely passable
- realistic
- closely resembling real life; aware of things as they are; practical
- monotonous
- always the same; not varying; boring
- exhaust
- to use up; to tire out; the waste gases from an engine; also the system that pumps out such waste gases
- stampede
- a sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear; to take part in a stampede
- veteran
- a person who has serve in the armed forces; a person with much experience; experienced
- brawl
- a rough, noisy fight; to figh noisily
- punctuate
- to add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make the meaning clear; to interrupt from time to time
- soothe
- to make calm and relaxed; to relieve soreness; to make less painful
- constant
- not changing; loyal; faithful; without a pause; unending
- casual
- not planned; not regular; occasional; suitable for everyday use; comfortable
- ravenous
- very hungry ; eager for whatever satisfies one's needs or wants
- hardy
- able to survive under bad conditions; tough
- excel
- to do well; to be better or greater than others