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Vocabulary #14

TermDefinition
insidious something that causes harm in a gradual, often unnoticed way; appearing innocent or harmless on the surface but with harmful effects; intended to entrap or ensnare someone, often by luring them into a false sense of security.
cosmopolitan found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated
gala a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion; festive showy
pedestrian one who goes on foot; relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, dull, unimaginative
hoax an act intended to trick or deceive a fraud; to trick, deceive
akin related by blood; having similar qualities or character
meager poor, scanty, unsatisfactory; thin, slight
gaudy flashy, showy; not in good taste
vanquish to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition
wan unnaturally pale or sickly-looking; lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak, ineffectual
An _______ disease can spread without obvious symptoms. insidious
a _____________ point of view cosmopolitan
a ___________ performance gala
___________ traffic pedestrian
a literary _____________ hoax
ideas __________ to ours akin
a ___________ allowance meager
a ___________ outfit gaudy
___________ one's enemies vanquish
a ___________complexion wan
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