| Term | Definition |
| abrasion | 1. a wearing away or rubbing away by friction 2. a scarped or work area 3. harsh or rough in manner; irritating |
| clad | clothed or covered |
| corroborate | to provide evidence to make more certain; to comform |
| cursory | done in a hurry and with little attention to detail |
| dehydrate | 1. to remove the water from 2. to become dry; to lose water from |
| derive | to take or receive from a source; to obtain through reasoning |
| electrify | 1. to wire or equip with electric power 2. to thrill or shock |
| endeavor | 1. to attempt earnestly 2. a serious, earnest effort toward a goal |
| gingerly | cautious; very careful |
| grimace | to make a face expressing feelings of pain, disgust, or contempt |
| gruesome | causing shock or horror |
| inventory | 1. a list of possessions or goods on hand 2. to make a list of |
| simulate | 1. to take on the qualities of another; to imitate 2. to pretend |
| succumb | 1. to give up or give in to; to yield 2. to cease to exist; to die |
| surmise | 1. to suppose something without sufficient evidence 2. a guess |