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oppressors – persons ruling in a hard and cruel way
We must fight against the oppressors of all types.

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orphan – one who has no parents
Many children in that village are orphans.
pale – dull
Reshma has a pale blue hat.
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parole – Permission given to the prisoner to leave prison before
the end of their sentence
He was released on parole.

passion – a powerful feeling
Antony had a great passion for cricket.

pride – a feeling of pleasure
Vikram felt working under Sir C. V. Raman was a matter of pride.

purpose – intention, aim
Research is undertaken with some purpose.

tremble – to shake
The girl trembled with fear when she saw a tiger.

triumph – a great success or achievement
Eradicating polio is one of the greatest triumphs of modern science.

wax – a solid substance made from various fats and oils
Wax is used to make candles.

whispered – to speak in a quiet voice
She whispered something into her mother’s ears.

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