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Affection

affectionate

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n. A fond or tender feeling

adj. gentle and loving

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Appeal

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v. 1. To make an earnest request; to ask
2. To be of interest to; to be attractive to
n. 3. An earnest request for help
4. The power to attract or be of interest

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Clasp

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v. To grasp or hold tightly
n. 1. A strong grasp or hold
2. Something, such as a hook or fastener, that holds two parts together

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Conspicuous

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adj. Easily or plainly seen

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Contribute
(contribution)
(contributor)

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v. 1. To give along with others who are giving
2. To have a part in bringing about
(n. That which is given)
(n. One who gives)

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Declare

declaration

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v. To make known; to state openly

n. A public statement

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Eloquent

eloquence

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adj. Skilled at speaking or writing; having the power to move people
(Skill at speaking or writing; the power to move people)

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Exhibit

exhibition

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v. 1. To show in public
n. 2. An item or collection of items in a public show
(n. A large-scale public show)

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Ferry

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n. 1. A boat that carries people and goods back and forth across a stretch of water
v. 2. To move people or goods by boat across a stretch of water

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Immagrant

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n. A person who comes to a different country to live there

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Lofty

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adj. 1. Very tall or high
2. Noble in feeling or ideals
3. Showing a too-proud or superior attitude

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Pedestal

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n. A base or support on which something stands

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Persecute

persecution

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v. To treat cruelly or harshly because of political, religious, or other differences
(n. The state or condition of being persecuted)

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Poverty

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n. The state of being poor

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Unveil

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v. 1. To remove a covering

2. To make known or reveal for the first time

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