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🇬🇧 Scurvy meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

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Expand your English vocabulary with fun, video flash cards! The word “scurvy” means an illness caused by not getting enough vitamin C, often from not eating fruits and vegetables. For example: The pirate got scurvy because he only ate salted pork and drank rum.

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On the ship the captain's gums bled from scurvy. Scurvy made him weak, his hands shaky and his skin spotted; he could not climb the mast. The cook found oranges, cut them, and the captain ate to beat scurvy. Scurvy eased, color returned to his face, and the crew danced, glad scurvy was ending.

🧑‍🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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