Vocab Unit 8

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volunteer

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(n.) a person who chooses to join or to do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay. (v.) to offer one's services; to do or say freely.

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gallant

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(adj.) showy in appearance; brave; showing courtesy; very attentive to. (n.) a fashionable young gentleman; a suitor.

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scholar

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a learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies with a teacher; a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education.

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ration

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(n.) a portion of food for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share. (v.) to pass or give out in limited portions; to limit the use of.

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weary

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(adj.) feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience. (v.) to make tired; to grow tired.

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weary (example)

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After running the marathon, I felt very weary and needed to rest.

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volunteer (example)

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She decided to volunteer at the animal shelter every Saturday.

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gallant (example)

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The gallant knight saved the village from the dragon.

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scholar (example)

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He was a scholar who dedicated his life to studying ancient history.

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ration (example)

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During the war, families had to ration their food to make it last.