Vocabulary Workshop: Level B, Unit 14 - Definitions

cosmopolitan

(adj.) found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated

impartial

(adj.) just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides

nutritious

(adj.) nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food

akin

(adj.) related by blood; having similar qualities or character

wan

(adj.) unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak, ineffectual

affliction

(n.) a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune

gala

(n.) a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion;

imposter

(n.) a swindler, deceiver; one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat

hoax

(n.) an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud; (v.) to trick, deceive

pedestrian

(n.) one who goes on foot; (adj.) relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, dull, unimaginative

vanquish

(v.) to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition

inflate

(v.) to fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out; to make something appear larger than it is

heed

(v.) to pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by; (n.) close attention or consideration

transmit

(v.) to send on, pass along, send out

meditate

(v.) to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan, intend

gaudy

(adj.) flashy, showy; not in good state

meager

(adj.) poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight

gratitude

(n.) appreciation, thankfulness

oppress

(v.) to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon

elongate

(v.) to grow in length, become longer; to extend the length of