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lesson 7a
Question | Answer |
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Appropriate | suitable, proper |
contradict | to say that a statement in not true or to say the opposite |
fraud | cheating; dishonest dealing; a trick that is meant to deceive |
heritage | something that is passed on from one's ancestors or handed down from the past, either property (money or goods) or something that is not what it seems to be |
hostile | referring to an enemy |
intelligible | understandable; clear |
intervene | to happen or come between |
invalid | a sick, weak person who cannot get around, especially one who has been in poor health for a long time |
jostle | to push aside or crowd against |
majestic | dignified; noble;grand |
obliging | ready to do favors; helpful;friendly |
parch | to make or become hot & dry or thirsty |
potential | possible but not yet actual; capable of becoming real |
scurry | to run quickly; to hurry |
shiftless | lazy;careless; good-for-nothing |