Vocab Unit 4

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convalescence

 To return to health after an illness or injury

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cultivate

To foster the growth of something; to improve or refine one’s mind by studying

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deference

Behavior that shows the respect or esteem due to an elder or superior

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deplore

To express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply.

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discernment

The ability to perceive and understand things with clarity. 

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emaciated

Think or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.

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engross

To engage the whole attention of someone

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ephemeral

Lasting for only a very short time

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fervent

Felt very strongly; characterized by an intensity of feeling

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satiate

To satisfy or quench a strong desire