SAT 4 Flashcards

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Emaciated

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Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food.

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Surge

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1-A sudden powerful or upward movement, specially by a crowd or a natural force such as the tide.
2-A sudden large increase, typically a temporary one.
3-A powerful rush of an emotion or feeling
4-A sudden marked increase of voltage or current in an electric circuit.

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Tranquil

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Free from disturbance; calm

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Sanctuary

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1- refuge or safety from danger

2-A nature resurve

3-A place where injured or unwanted animals of a specific kind are cared for

4-A holy place; temple

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Ascend

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1-go up or climb

2-move up to a higher social rank

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Malnutrition

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Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, or not eating enough of the right thing

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Afflict

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Cause pain or trouble to

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Privation

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A state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking

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Sinister

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1-giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen

2- evil; criminal

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Besiege

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Surrounded with Armed Forces

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