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affliction
a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune
akin
related by blood; having similar qualities or character
cosmopolitan
found in most parts of the world; of worldwide scope; sophisticated
elongate
become longer; to extend the length of
gala
a festive occasion; festive
gaudy
flashy, showy; not in good taste
gratitude
appreciation, thankfulness
heed
to pay careful attention to, notice
hoax
an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud; to trick, deceive
impartial
just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides
impostor
deceiver; one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat
inflate
to fill with air or gas; to make something appear larger than it is
meager
poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight
meditate
to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon
nutritious
nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food
oppress
to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon
pedestrian
one who gets on foot; relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, dull
transmit
to send on, pass along, send out
vanquish
to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition
wan
unnaturally pale or sickly looking, lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak
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