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Vocabulary practice — p4

Explain each word without looking it up. In section practice, also use it naturally in your own sentence.

1. remorse

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Explain its meaning in your own words.

2. compassion

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Use it naturally in a sentence that reveals its meaning.

3. avarice

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Give a close synonym and explain the meaning.

4. redemption

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Explain its meaning and a possible connotation in reading.

5. benevolent

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Explain its meaning in your own words.

6. miserly

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Use it naturally in a sentence that reveals its meaning.

7. generous

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Give a close synonym and explain the meaning.

8. indifference

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Explain its meaning and a possible connotation in reading.

9. isolation

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Explain its meaning in your own words.

10. transformation

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Use it naturally in a sentence that reveals its meaning.

11. covetous

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Give a close synonym and explain the meaning.

12. misanthropic

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Explain its meaning and a possible connotation in reading.

13. destitute

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Explain its meaning in your own words.

14. impoverished

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Use it naturally in a sentence that reveals its meaning.

15. charitable

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Give a close synonym and explain the meaning.

16. penitent

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Explain its meaning and a possible connotation in reading.

17. festive

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Explain its meaning in your own words.

18. philanthropic

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Use it naturally in a sentence that reveals its meaning.

19. spectral

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Give a close synonym and explain the meaning.

20. altruistic

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Explain its meaning and a possible connotation in reading.