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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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impostor
(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: MadiBuggy
Main topic: Literature
Topic: Vocabulary
Published: 03.05.2010
 
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