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10
BEN- Well, good
Benevolent- adj.
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Kindly: favorable toward.
syn: humane ant: cold-hearted
A ________ neighbor put the runaway boy up for the night.
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BEN- Well, good
Benefactor- n.
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A person who gives friendly aid
When the artist began to paint in a strange, new style, her usual ______ withdrew all financial support. |
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10
BEN- Well, good
Benign- adj
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Causing no harm
ant: deadly
Although the police thought the substance was a dealdy chemical, they soon discovered it was totaly a _________. |
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Term
10
Cord- heart
Accord- n.
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Sameness of opinon; agreement
syn: harmony ant: strife
The leaders of the nation were in _____ on the necessity of a new budget, but no one could agree on hoe much should be spent. |
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10
Cord- heart
Discord- n.
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Lacking agreement; disharmony
syn: disunity
Although they tried to hide their disagreement, the _______ between the two teamates was obvious.
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Cord- heart
cordial- adj.
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Warmly friendly and polite.
syn: courteous ant: hostile
If Leon can't be cordial towards his ex-girlfriend, he shouldnt go to her party. |
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Term
10
Anim- spirit
Animosity-n.
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anger or hostility
syn: bitterness ant: civilty
Despite all the insults he had recieved, Aaron expressed no ____ towards anyone.
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Term
10
Anim- spirit
Equamimity-n.
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Definition
Eveness of mind or spirit; calm
syn: composure ant: hysteria
After her father reassured he, the small girl was able to face the bully with ______. |
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Term
10
Anim- spirit
Magnanimous- n.
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Genourous in spirit
syn: unselfish ant: greedy
It was quite ______ of stwart to shake hands with Neil, even after Neil tried to trip him at the track meet. |
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Term
10
Mal- Bad
Dismal- adj.
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Causing grat sadness or pessimism
syn: gloomy ant: cheerful
My first attempt to build a bird house was a ______ failure; nails stuck out everywhere, and the paint collected in messy clumps. |
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Term
10
Mal- Bad
Malevolent- adj.
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Wishing harm toward; hostile
syn: spiteful ant: friendly
Erin says putting a "kick me" sign on someones back was an innocent practical joke, but I think it was a _______ gesture. |
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Term
10
Mal- Bad
Malicious- adj.
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Intended to hurt or harm
Syn: damaging ant: helpful
When Laurie forgot to give April the important phone message, April accused her of being ________. |
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