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Word Study a. ensuing Examples: He lost his job and in the ensuing months became more and more depressed. An argument broke out and in the ensuing fight, a gun went off. Word Study v. to rub or be rubbed away gradually Examples: Wind and rain have eroded the statues into the shapeless lumps of stone. The cliffs are eroding by/ at several feet a year. His behavior over the last few months has eroded my confidence in his judgment. a. erosion 15. erode Word Study 16. glut n. a supply of something that is much greater than can be sold or is needed or wanted Examp