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Fall 2011, Week 9: Orphanage in Nepal
Click on LIST OF TERMS below to study this week's vocabulary words.
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trek,  , 
| to walk--usually for a long distance |
detour,  ,
| going or traveling to a place along a way that is different from the usual or planned way; the way you travel when the the usual way of traveling cannot be used |
scenery,  ,
| a view of natural features (such as mountains, hills, valleys, etc.) that is pleasant to look at |
| urge,
| to try to persuade (someone) in a serious way to do something |
| war-torn,
| very badly harmed or damaged by war |
| neglected,
| not given enough attention or care; mistreated or abandoned |
grueling,  ,
| very difficult : requiring a lot of effort and usually physically energy |
| resilient,
| able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens |
| endure,
| to experience (pain or suffering) for a long time |
| trafficker,
| a person who buys and sells something that is illegal |
| desperate,
| very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair |
| compassionate,
| feeling or showing concern for someone who is sick, hurt, poor, etc. |
| shot,
| a chance that something will happen or be achieved |
| resign,
| to give up (a job or position) in a formal or official way |
| reluctantly,
| done without feeling confident or sure; done even though you have doubts |
| solace,
| someone or something that gives a feeling of comfort to a person who is sad, depressed, etc. : a source of comfort |
| reunite,
| to be together again after being apart for a long time |
| show off,
| to try to impress someone with your abilities or possessions; to brag |
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ESL Instructor, San Diego Continuing Education |
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) |
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