Vocabulary Flashcards

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Abrasive (adjective)

Back

Causing wear by rubbing.

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Corroborate

Back

To provide evidence to make more certain; to confirm.

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Dehydrate (verb)

Back

To remove the water from.

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Example of Corroborate

Back

Javier could corroborate the driver’s statement because he was standing at the stoplight.

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Example of Dehydrate

Back

We use the oven to dehydrate apples for homemade granola.

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Discuss: Abrasive Behavior

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Discuss with your partner why someone might act in an abrasive way.

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Gingerly (adjective)

Back

Cautious; very careful.

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Gruesome

Back

Causing horror or disgust.

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Example of "derive" in a sentence

Back

Hugo derived great satisfaction from the enthusiastic applause following his performance.

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Example of "gruesome" in a sentence

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The book told the gruesome details of living in Europe during the time of the Black Plague.