Daily Dose #4 Study Guide

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Dawdle

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To take more time than necessary.

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Despondent

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Loss of hope or courage.

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Brink

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The edge of something; also a synonym for rim and border.

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Primary Source

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An original document or firsthand account, such as a diary.

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Perimeter

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The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.

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Engulf

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To sweep over something so as to surround or cover it completely.

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Solace

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Comfort or consolation in a time of grief or disappointment.

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Complacent

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Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

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Trite

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Overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality.

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Dictionary

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A reference book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings.