Vocab practice

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Overwhelm

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Feeling like there's too much happening and unsure how to manage it, like a wave crashing over you.

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accelerate

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means to go faster or speed up!

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epidemic

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when a sickness or disease spreads quickly and affects many people in a community, city, or country.

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Acknowledge

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To show that you see, hear, or recognize someone or something. Like saying "yes, I know you're there" or "I understand what you're saying."

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exuberant

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extremely happy, excited, and full of energy! It's like feeling so joyful that you can barely contain yourself, jumping with excitement or dancing around.

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patronize

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To treat someone as less important or speak disrespectfully, appearing nice but making them feel inferior.

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acquire

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means to get something you want or need, like a toy, skill, or friend. When you acquire something, it becomes yours to use.

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peevish

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grumpy or easily annoyed; small things bother you.

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Fathom

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to understand or figure something out, like when you finally 'get' a tricky math problem or puzzle.

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Acrid

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Strong smell or taste that stings, like burnt toast or sour lemon.