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Week #5 - Vocabulary

Week #5 - Vocabulary. #4, 14, 24, 34, and 44!!!. 4. adversity. Definition: misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events Part of speech: noun Sentence: Even when faced with great adversity , the heroine of the story remained positive. 14. benevolent. Definition: friendly and helpful

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Week #5 - Vocabulary

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  1. Week #5 - Vocabulary #4, 14, 24, 34, and 44!!!

  2. 4. adversity • Definition: misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events • Part of speech: noun • Sentence: Even when faced with great adversity, the heroine of the story remained positive.

  3. 14. benevolent • Definition: friendly and helpful • Part of speech: adjective • Sentence: My grandmother was known for her benevolence, especially toward those less fortunate than she was.

  4. 24. conformist • Definition: person who complies with accepted rules and customs • Part of speech: noun • sentence: You’re such a conformist – why don’t you take a risk once in a while and risk being unique and individual?

  5. 34. empathy • Definition: identification with the feelings of others • Part of speech: noun • Sentence: I was filled with empathy as I watched the family grieve when they received the bad news.

  6. 44. fortuitous • Definition: happening by luck, fortunate • Part of speech: adjective • Sentence: It was fortuitous that you were able to escape the burning car before it blew up.

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