Vocabulary 3

What does the word DAWDLE mean?

• To sleep

• To stand still

• To move slowly; waste time

What does the word DISSECT mean?

• methodically cut up

• to slice in layers

• to chop in chuncks

What does the word PRESERVE mean?

• to cause damage

• maintain something in its original or existing state

• to shape an object with fire

What does the word GULLIBLE mean?

• satisfaction from one's own achievements

• high respect; great esteem

• easily persuaded; to believe something easily

What does the word GULLIBLE mean?

• satisfaction from one's own achievements

• high respect; great esteem

• easily persuaded; to believe something easily

What does the word INFLAMMATORY mean?

• causing inflammation of a part of the body.

• a hot glowing body of ignited gas

• a large area covered chiefly with trees

What does the word AUTHORIZE mean?

• a person who practices or studies law

• give official permission or approval

• a person who acts on behalf of another person

What does the word EXPEND mean?

• to use up

• to laugh

• to retreat

What does the work ILLICIT mean?

• a criminal

• granted in court

• forbidden by law, rules, or custom

What does the word IMMERSE mean?

• deep fried chicken

• dip or submerge in a liquid.

• falling in the air