Advanced English Vocabulary for Grade 12

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ally (n)

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a person or group that cooperates with another for a common purpose

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enemy (n)

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a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

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defend (v)

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to protect from harm or danger

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relative (n)

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a person connected by blood or marriage

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resist (v)

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to withstand the action or effect of something

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brave (a)

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ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage

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biological parents (n)

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the natural parents of a child

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surrender (v)

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to give up or hand over to someone else

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adoptive parents (n)

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parents who have legally adopted a child

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resistance war (n)

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a conflict in which a group fights against an occupying force