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22 Cards in this Set
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contribute
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v. 1.to give along with others who are giving 2. To have a part in bringing about.
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contribution
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n. That which is given
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pedestal
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n. A base or support on which something stands.
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declare
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v. To make known; to state openly
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exhibit
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v. To show in public n. An item or collection of items in a public show.
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lofty
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adj.1. Very tall or high. 2. Noble in feeling or high in ideals. 3. Showing a too-proud or superior attitude.
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eloquent
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adj. Skilled at speaking or writing; having the power to move people
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unveil
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v.1.To remove a covering from. 2. To make known or reveal for the first time.
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affection
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n. A fond or tender feeling.
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persecution
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n. The state or condition of being persecuted.
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persecute
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v. To treat cruelly or harshly because of political, religious, or other differences.
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conspicuous
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adj. Easily or plainly seen
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declaration
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n. A public statement
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exhibition
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n. A large-scale public show.
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immigrant
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n. A person who comes into a country to live there.
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affectionate
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adj. Gentle and loving
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contributor
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n. One who gives.
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eloquence
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n. Skill at speaking or writing; the power to move people
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poverty
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n. The state of being poor.
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ferry
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n. A boat that carries people and goods back and forth across a stretch of water.v. To move people or goods by boat across a stretch of water.
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clasp
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v. To grasp or hold tightly.
n. 1. A strong grasp or hold. 2. Something, as a hook or fastener, that holds two parts together. |
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appeal
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v.1. to make an earnest request;
2.To be of interest to; to be attractive to. n. 1. An earnest request for help. 2. The power to attract or be of interest |
