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20 Cards in this Set
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affliction |
(n) A physical element; 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 longer; 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; then, slight |
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meditate |
(v) to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan, intended |
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nutritious |
(adj) nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food |
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opress |
(v) to govern our 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, unimaginative |
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transmit |
(v) to send on, pass along, send out |
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vanquish |
(v) to defeat in the 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; week, ineffectual |
