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Faust- Gr 8- English Vocab- Lesson 11
Lesson 11- vocab terms and definitions
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8th Grade
01/24/2011

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emigrate
Definition
to move from one region or country to settle in another
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malnutrition
Definition
inadequate nutrition; poor health caused by undernourishment
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aristocrat
Definition
a member of the nobility; person with tastes of the upper class
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refuge
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shelter or protection from danger or distress; any place or thing that provides relief, help, or sanctuary; a haven
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censorship
Definition
the act of or making objections to and removing parts of books, letters, news, and so on
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optimism
Definition
a tendency to expect the best possible outcome or to look on the bright side
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encouragement
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a state of mind of an individual or group, especially when confident, cheerful, and willing to perform
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deport
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to remove, especially to send out of the country; to behave in a specific manner
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famine
Definition
a widespread and drastic shortage, usually of food
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decade
Definition
a period of ten years
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