Wordly Wise Lesson 4

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Buffet

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n. 1. A piece of furniture with drawers and shelves for storage and display of plates, dishes, and bowls. 2. A meal laid out for guests to help themselves. v. To pound repeatedly; to batter.

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Aloft

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adv. Up in the air, especially in flight.

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Pollute/Pollution

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v. To make impure or dirty. n. The action of polluting; the state of being polluted.

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Flammable

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adj. Able to catch fire easily.

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Jeopardy/Jeopardize

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n. Danger. v. To put in danger of loss or injury.

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Propel

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v. To drive or push something forward.

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Moor

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v. To secure a boat or ship in a particular place.

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Plummet

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v. To fall or drop straight down at high speed.

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Elude/Elusive

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v. To escape from or avoid something.

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Stationary

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adj. Not moving or not intended to be moved.