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Unit 14 (20 Cards)

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Affliction
(n) a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune
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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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Gala
(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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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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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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Author: brittanyp9
Main topic: Literature
Topic: Vocabulary
School / Univ.: St. E
City: Dallas
Published: 03.05.2010
 
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