Unit 14 Flashcards
a physical ailment
affliction
a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune
affliction
related by blood
akin
having similar qualities or character
akin
found in most parts of the world
cosmopolitan
having fields of interest
cosmopolitan
of worldwide scope
cosmopolitan
sophisticated
cosmopolitan
to grow in length, become longer
elongate
to extend the length of
elongate
a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion
gala
festive, showy
gala
flashy, showy
gaudy
not in good taste
gaudy
appreciation, thankfulness
gratitude
to pay careful attention to, notice
heed
to be guided by
heed
close attention or consideration
heed
an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud
hoax
to trick, deceive
hoax
just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides
impartial
a swindler, deceiver
imposter
one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat
imposter
to fill with air of gas
inflate
to swell or puff out
inflate
to make something appear larger than it is
inflate
poor, scant, unsatisfactory
meager
thin, slight
meager
to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon
meditate
to plan, intend
meditate
nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food
nutritious