LEVEL B, UNITS 13-15 CUMULATIVE VOCABULARY TEST

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to say suddenly or without thinking

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a face, facial expression; to tolerate or approve

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to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell

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to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; in the same family but not related by birth

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work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill

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to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite

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large and heavy; great in size or scope

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to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome

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well thought of, having a good reputation

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dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick

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a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm

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arranged in order of time of occurrence

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to make or become smaller, reduce in size

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to change continually; to move up and down

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to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy

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extremely funny, causing loud amusement

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the great size or importance of something

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of or like a mother

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to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

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a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account

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related by blood; having similar qualities or character

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to grow in length, become longer; to extend the length of

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flashy, showy; not in good taste

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appreciation, thankfulness

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to trick, deceive; an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud

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

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to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan, intend

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nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food

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one who goes on foot; relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, unimaginative

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to send on, pass along, send out

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a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune

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found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated

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a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion; festive, showy

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to pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by; close attention or consideration

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just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides

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

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poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight

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to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon

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to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition

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unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak, ineffectual

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official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial

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a public outcry; any loud and continued noise; to call for by loud, continued outcries

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a bitter, long-term quarrel; to fight or quarrel with

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able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment; brave and tough

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to store up, save; a hidden store or supply

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slightly ill; disinclined to do something

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lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable

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merry fun, gaiety; laughter

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to perform the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremony; to referee

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shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way

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in a state of financial ruin; to ruin financially; one who has been ruined financially

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to be in full agreement; to be the same in nature, character, or function; to happen at the same time

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inclined to believe the worst of people; bitterly mocking or sneering

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a ruler who oppresses his or her subjects, a tyrant

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to argue in a petty way, especially about a price

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able to get along together well; combining different elements that blend pleasingly; melodious

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an inheritance; something handed down from an ancestor or from the past

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not complete; favoring one side over another; showing a strong liking for someone or something

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to give one's business to regularly as a customer; to support, provide financial help; to treat someone as an inferior while making a show of being kind or gracious

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to say suddenly or without thinking

a face, facial expression; to tolerate or approve

to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell

to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; in the same family but not related by birth

work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill

to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite

large and heavy; great in size or scope

to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome

well thought of, having a good reputation

dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick

a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm

arranged in order of time of occurrence

to make or become smaller, reduce in size

to change continually; to move up and down

to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy

extremely funny, causing loud amusement

the great size or importance of something

of or like a mother

to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account

related by blood; having similar qualities or character

to grow in length, become longer; to extend the length of

flashy, showy; not in good taste

appreciation, thankfulness

to trick, deceive; an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud

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

to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan, intend

nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food

one who goes on foot; relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, unimaginative

to send on, pass along, send out

a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune

found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated

a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion; festive, showy

to pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by; close attention or consideration

just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides

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

poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight

to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon

to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition

unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak, ineffectual

official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial

a public outcry; any loud and continued noise; to call for by loud, continued outcries

a bitter, long-term quarrel; to fight or quarrel with

able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment; brave and tough

to store up, save; a hidden store or supply

slightly ill; disinclined to do something

lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable

merry fun, gaiety; laughter

to perform the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremony; to referee

shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way

in a state of financial ruin; to ruin financially; one who has been ruined financially

to be in full agreement; to be the same in nature, character, or function; to happen at the same time

inclined to believe the worst of people; bitterly mocking or sneering

a ruler who oppresses his or her subjects, a tyrant

to argue in a petty way, especially about a price

able to get along together well; combining different elements that blend pleasingly; melodious

an inheritance; something handed down from an ancestor or from the past

not complete; favoring one side over another; showing a strong liking for someone or something

to give one's business to regularly as a customer; to support, provide financial help; to treat someone as an inferior while making a show of being kind or gracious

a ceremony; the customary form of a ceremony; any formal custom or practice