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Fall 2009, Week 14: CNN Heroes
Every year, the News Channel CNN honors men and women who have dedicated their lives to helping others. This week, we will read 3 of their stories. Click on LIST OF TERMS below to study our vocabulary words.
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starving, 
| very, very hungry |
faint,  ,
| to temporarily lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen to the brain |
decline,  ,
| to decrease |
| access,
| able to use |
| enrich,
| to improve, make better, or bring meaning to one's life |
stunned,  ,
| completely shocked; so shocked that you may not be able to move |
flee,  ,
| to try to escape; to run away from danger |
| refugee,
| a person who flees his/her homeland due to violence, war, famine, etc. |
| traumatized,
| mentally or emotionally affected by a tragic event |
| orphanage,
| a place where abandoned children OR children without parents live |
| youth,
| young people |
| witness,
| to see a crime or accident occur |
| endure,
| to experience or live through something difficult |
| accuse,
| to blame someone; to say that someone is responsible for a crime or for doing something bad |
| rehabilitate,
| to heal after an injury (physical or mental) |
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ESL Instructor, San Diego Continuing Education |
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) |
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