| A | B |
|---|
| affliction | a physical ailment, a cause of pain or trouble |
| akin | related by blood, having similiar qualities or character |
| cosmopolitan | found in most parts of the world; sophisticated |
| elongate | to grow in length, become longer |
| gala | a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occassion |
| gaudy | flashy, showy; not in good taste |
| gratitude | appreciation, thankfulness |
| heed | to pay careful attention to, notice; close attention or consideration |
| hoax | an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud |
| impartial | just, unbiased, fair, not taking notice |
| imposter | a swindler, deceiver; one who uses a false name or character |
| meager | poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight |
| meditate | to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan, intend |
| nutritious | nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food |
| oppress | to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon |
| pedestrain | one who goes on foot; ordinary, dull |
| transmit | to send on, pass along, send out |
| vanquish | to defeat in a battle or contest; overthrow |
| wan | unnaturally pale or sickly looking; faint, weak |
| inflate | to fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out |
