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