noun. 1 a place where the surface has been rubbed or scraped off; 2 the grinding away of rock by other rock particles carried in water or ice or wind

verb. occur again periodically or repeatedly

adjective. opposite in order or nature or effect

verb. take the place or move into the position of

noun. one who strives for the same thing as another

noun. long life or continuance

noun. an episode that ends in suspense

verb. to give life or vigor or spirit to

adjective. hard to find or capture or isolate