Vocabulary • Ch 3.1 (19) - 1984 • Context Clues

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Meaning of 'demonstrate'

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To show or prove something clearly

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Emaciated

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Extremely thin, very skinny or gaunt

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Deceive

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To trick or make someone believe something false

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Contract

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Agreement between two or more people

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Meaning of 'appease'

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To make someone calm or satisfied

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Meaning of 'copious'

Back

A lot or a large amount

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Desultory

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Jumpy or without order or purpose

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Doleful meaning

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Very sad or filled with sorrow

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Forbearance

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Patience and tolerance with others

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Meaning of 'illicit'

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Not allowed or against the rules