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Vocab 6
From the Middle Ages to Renaissance p. 64-69
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the Renaissance (cn)
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the period of time in Europe between 14th and 17th centuries, when art, literature, philosophy, etc. became very important
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humanism (un)
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1 the study during the Renaissance of the ideas of the ancient Greeks and Romans
2 the belief that there are no limits to what humans can accomplish
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outlook (cn)
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your general attitude about life and the world
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accomplish (vt)
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to complete a task or goal
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realistic (adj)
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1 judging or dealing with situations according to what is practical and actually possible
2 realistic pictures or stories show things as they are in real life
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Catholic church (cn)
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a group in the Christian religion who believe that a leader called the Pope has the highest spiritual authority of all humans
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feud (cn)
Definition
an angry and often violent fight between two people or groups that continues for a long time
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ambitious (adj)
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1 determined to be successful, rich, etc.
2 an ambitious plan, idea, etc. shows a desire to do sth. that is good but difficult
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stumble (vi)
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1 to walk in an unsteady way and often almost fall
2 to find or discover sth. by chance and unexpectedly
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shatter (vi/vt)
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to break suddenly into very small pieces
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wounded (adj)
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injured, esp. by a weapon such as a gun or knife
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camp (vi/cn)
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(vi) to set up a tent or shelter and stay there for a short time
(cn) a place where young people go to take part in activities, and where they usually stay for several days or a week
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miserable (adj)
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1 very unhappy or uncomfortable
2 causing discomfort or unhappiness
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dense (adj)
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made of or containing a lot of things or people that are very close together
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mesmerize (vt)
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when you cannot stop watching sth. or listening to sth. or sb. because they are so attractive or have such a powerful effect
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tranquil (adj)
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pleasantly calm, quiet and peaceful
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anticipation (un)
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when you are expecting sth. to happen
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reflect (vt)
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if a person or a thing is reflected in a mirror, glass, or water, you can see an image of the person or thing on the surface of the mirror, glass, etc.
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spectacular (adj)
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very impressive
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certain (adj)
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1 confident and sure, without any doubts
2 a particular person, thing, or group
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toward (prep)
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used to say that sb. or sth. moves, looks, faces, etc. in the direction of sb. or sth.
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immense (adj)
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extremely large amount
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gaze at (vi/cn)
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(vi) to look intently, with surprise or curiosity; to stare
(cn) an intent or steady look
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splendid (adj)
Definition
beautiful and impressive
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ordinary (adj)
Definition
average, common, or usual, not different or special
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