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Vocabulary : Science Verbs I (Word to Meaning)


What is the meaning of each word?

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1.

defoliate

  remove foliage or leaves.

  remove water from something.

  stir up by shock or vitalize suddenly.

  break up or scatter.

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2.

assimilate

  place in surrounding mass.

  absorb and make uniform.

  approach or tend to come together.

  set fire to or kindle.

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3.

decelerate

  eat away or wear out.

  slow down.

  break up or scatter.

  refine or purify.

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4.

accelerate

  collect into a mass.

  remove water from something.

  move faster or speed up.

  weaken or make slender.

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5.

chisel

  combine together and form one.

  increase toughness by gradual heat reduction.

  cut with sharp-edged tool; cheat or treat unfairly.

  set fire to or kindle.

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6.

impede

  hinder or retard.

  build or invent.

  combine together and form one.

  issue or originate from.

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7.

glaze

  collect together or unite.

  cover with shiny glassy substance.

  go off in different directions.

  intercept light or surpass.

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