Magoosh Very Hard Words 2 Wk2

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Brittle

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Easily broken or damaged; fragile. Example: A diet lacking in calcium leads to brittle bones that tend to break easily.

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Baffling

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Confusing or puzzling. Example: The first week in the statistics class was baffling as I have always struggled with math.

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Exacerbate

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To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse. Example: High pollen counts can exacerbate allergy symptoms.

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Raze

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To completely destroy or demolish. Example: The demolition team razed the old warehouses with a wrecking ball.

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Lurking

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Staying hidden or concealed, often with a sinister intent. Example: Thieves may lurk in shadows around houses.

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Calcium

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A mineral essential for healthy bones and teeth. A deficiency can lead to brittle bones.

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Statistics

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A branch of mathematics dealing with data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

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Allergy

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A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance. Symptoms can include sneezing and runny nose.

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Demolition

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The act of tearing down buildings or structures.

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Pollen

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Fine powder produced by plants, which can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.