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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| vanquish (v) | to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition |
| heed (v) | to pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by |
| gaudy (adj) | flashy, showy; not in good taste |
| pedestrian (n) | one who goes on foot |
| gala (adj.) | festive, showy |
| akin (adj.) | related by blood; having similar qualities or character |
| oppress (v) | to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon |
| gratitude (n) | appreciation, thankfulness |
| affliction (n) | a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune |
| nutritious (adj) | nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food |
| transmit (v) | to send on , pass along, send out |
| hoax (v) | to trick, deceive |
| elongate (v) | to grow in length, come longer; to extend the lenght of |
| wan (adj) | unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak, ineffectual |
| impartial (adj) | just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides |
| gala (n) | a pubic entertainment t marking a special event, a festive occasion |
| cosmopolitan (adj) | found in most parts of the word; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated |
| hoax (n) | an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud |
| heed (n) | close attention or consideration |
| impostor (n) | a swindler, deceiver; one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat |
| pedestrian (adj) | relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, unimaginative |
| mediatate (v) | to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan, intend |
| meager (adj) | poor, scant, unsatisfactory ; thin, slight |
| inflate (v) | to fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out; to making something appear larger than it is |