Lesson 11

To make or become thin; to lesses the amount, force, or value of

Something or someone of enormous size or power

To remove from a grave or a tomb; to dig up

To go beyond desirable or established limits; to encroach; to come into contact with, especially forcefully

Having many forms; varied, versatile

A combination of words that seem to be contradictory

An ample amount; an abundance

To assume as a fact based on the best avaliable evidence; something assumed to be self-evident, a fundamental principle

To prove superior in power or strength; to remain in effect or use, to be current or widespread

To become rotten or decayed, giving off a foul odor

Beneficial to health or well-being

Flat, treeless plains of the arctic regions

Leaving no room for misunderstanding, unambuiguous

Fluctuations in conditions; changes of fortune