sept 10 Flashcards

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Proliferate

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increase rapidly in numbers; multiply

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Palpable

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able to be touched or felt

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3
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Stifling

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(of heat, air, or a room) very hot and causing difficulties in breathing; suffocating.:

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4
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Demoralize

A

cause (someone) to lose confidence or hope; dispirit.

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5
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Hostel

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an establishment which provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers.

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Deluge

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a severe flood; to overwhelm with too much.: “this may be the worst deluge in living memory”.

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Myriad

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many or a large variety

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8
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Avail

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use or benefit.: “he begged her to reconsider, but to no avail”

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9
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Spiel

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a long or fast speech or story

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Interlude

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_an intervening period of time; a break between acts in a play, concert or performance .: “enjoying a lunchtime interlude.

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