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Reading vocab words

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Definition
Sentence
hailed   to summon by calling   The people on land _____ as we passed in the night.  
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arid   not having enough rainfall to support agriculture   Rain –traditionally scarce in this _____ region – is even more infrequent these days due to several years of drought.  
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humanitarian   a person working for the health and happiness of other people   She could at last turn her attention to _____ and creative ventures.  
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refugee   a person who flees for safety   _____ doctors undergo training and are tested on their medical training and understanding of English.  
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salary   money paid at regular times for work or services   For the student, however, earning a _____ instead of living off a grant is riches indeed.  
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rations   a food allowance for one day   When you only let your dog have a cup of food a day, this is an example of a situation where you _____your dog's food.  
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translator   to change from one language into another   We are looking to expand our team with a freelance _____ of German to English text.  
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