Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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Affection

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A fond or tender feeling

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2
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Appeal

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To make a earnest request

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3
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Clasp

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To grasp or hold tightly

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4
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Conspicuous

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Easily or plain seen

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5
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Contribute

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To give along with others who are giving

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6
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Declare

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To make known ; to state openly

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7
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Eloquent

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Skilled at speaking or writing ; having the power to move people

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8
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Exhibit

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To show in public

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9
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Ferry

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A boat that carries people and goods back and forth across a stretch of water

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10
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Immigrant

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A person who comes into another country to live there

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11
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Lofty

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Very tall or high

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12
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Pedestal

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A base or support on which something stands

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13
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Persecute

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To treat cruelly or harshly because of political,religious, or other differences

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14
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Poverty

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The state of being poor

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15
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Unveil

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To remove covering from for the first time

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