Wordlywise Book 6 lesson 1

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Clasp

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(v) To grasp or hold tightly. (n) 1. A strong grasp or hold. 2. Something, such as a hook or fastener, that holds two parts together.

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Appeal

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(v) 1. To make an earnest request; to ask. 2. To be of interest to; to be attractive to. (n) 1. An earnest request for help. 2. The power to attract or be of interest.

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Affection

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Fond or tender feeling.

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Ferry

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(n) A boat that carries people and goods back and forth across a stretch of water. (v) To move people or goods by boat across a stretch of water.

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Contribute

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(v) 1. To give along with others who are giving. 2. To have a part in bringing about.

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Poverty

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The state of being extremely poor.

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Pedestal

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A base or support on which something stands.

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Immigrant

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A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

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Exhibit

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(v) To show or display. (n) A public display of works of art or items of interest.

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Declare

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(v) To make known or state clearly.