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Vocabulary Lesson 11
8th Grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| emigrate | to move from one region or country to settle in another |
| malnutrition | inadequate nutrition; poor health caused by undernourishment |
| aristocrat | a member of the nobility; person with tastes of the upper class |
| refuge | shelter or protection from danger or distress; any place or thing that provides relief, help, or sanctuary; a haven |
| censorship | the act of or a system of making objections to and removing parts of books, letters, news, and so on |
| optimism | a tendency to expect the best possible outcome or to look on the bright side |
| morale | a state of mind of an individul or group, especially when confident, cheerful, and willing to perform |
| deport | to remove, especially to send out of the country; to behave in a specific manner |
| famine | a widespread and drastic shortage, usually of food |
| decade | a period of ten years |