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Lesson 2 Vocabulary 	 Set B arid ( adj ) extremely dry; uninteresting, dull Lesson 2 Vocabulary 	 Set B arid ( adj ) extremely dry; uninteresting, dull

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Lesson 2 Vocabulary Set B arid adj extremely dry uninteresting dull Although California leads the nation in faming crops wont grow in its most arid regions billow n a large wave v to rise or swell like a wave ID: 762072

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Lesson 2 Vocabulary Set B

arid ( adj ) extremely dry; uninteresting, dullAlthough California leads the nation in faming, crops won’t grow in its most arid regions.

billow (n) a large wave (v) to rise or swell like a wave The ocean billows rose and fell, attracting the most daring surfers.Fans cheered enthusiastically when they saw their team’s flags billow over the stadium.

constrain (v) to force, compel; to restrain, hold back You can’t constrain me against my will.

disinterested ( adj ) fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferentA judge must remain disinterested in order to render an evenhanded and logical decision.

encompass (v) to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class Oceans encompass about three-fourths of the surface of our planet.

incomprehensible ( adj ) impossible to understandOur school’s intercom system is so old that this morning’s announcements were almost incomprehensible.

manipulate (v) to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage Scientists should not manipulate data.

maximum (n) the greatest possible amount or degree ( adj) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree This postage scale can weigh a maximum of only five pounds. To ease the patient’s suffering, the doctor prescribed the maximum dosage of painkillers.

ruffle (v) to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through (n) material used for trimming edges; a low drumbeat His wisecracks always ruffle my feelings. My favorite pillow has a velvet ruffle.

stamina (n) the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power Marathon runners need a great deal of stamina to cover the many miles.