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Spring 2012, Week 15: "The Legendary Musician, Ray Charles"
Click on LIST OF TERMS below to study this week's vocabulary words.
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talented, 
| having a special ability to do something well; "gifted" |
ladder,  ,
| a device used for climbing that has two long pieces of wood, metal, or rope with steps between them |
| painful,
| causing physical or emotional pain; |
| endure,
| to experience (pain or suffering) for a long time |
| gradually,
| moving or changing "little by little," instead of all at once |
| although,
| used to show CONTRAST between two ideas |
| refuse,
| to say that you will NOT accept something, such as a gift or offer |
| self-sufficient,
| independent; able to live or function without help or support from others |
| helpless,
| NOT able to defend, protect, or take care of yourself |
| petrified,
| VERY very scared or frightened |
| renowned,
| famous; well-known |
| tackle,
| to deal with or conquer (something difficult) |
| racism,
| discrimination based on race or skin color |
| battle,
| VERB: to fight or struggle against something, like a disease or an addiction |
| seize,
| to get or take (something) in a forceful, sudden, or violent way |
| pride,
| the NOUN form of "proud;" a feeling of intense satisfaction |
| impaired,
| damaged; not functioning properly |
| the latest | the most recent or "up to date" |
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ESL Instructor, San Diego Continuing Education |
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) |
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