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affiction

(n.) a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune

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oppress

(v.) to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon

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pedestrian

(n) one who goes on foot
(adj.) relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, dull, unimaginative

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transmit

(v.) to send on, pass along, send out

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vanquish

(v. to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition

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wan

(adj.) unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak, ineffectual

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imposter

(n.) a swindler, deceiver; one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat

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inflate

(v.) to fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out; to make something appear larger than it is

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meager

(adj.) poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight

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mediate

(v.) to think deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan; intend

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nutritious

(adj.) nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food

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meager

(adj.) poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight

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akin

(adj.) related by blood; having similar qualities or character

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cosmopolitan

(adj.) found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated

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elongate

(v.) to grow in length, become larger; to extend the length of

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gata

(n.) a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion
(adj.) festive, showy

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gaudy

(adj.) flashy, showy; not in good taste

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gratitude

(n.) appreciation, thankfulness

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heed

(v.) to pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by
(n.) close attention or consideration

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hoax

(n.) an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud
(v.) to trick, deceive

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impartial

(adj.) just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides

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Autor: Torres

Oberthema: Literature

Thema: Vocabulary

Veröffentlicht: 05.05.2010

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