The Monkey's Paw

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English
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10th Grade
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Silvia Eskander
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1.
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compensation
Back
(n.) something, especially money, that somebody gives you because they have hurt you, or damaged something that you own; the act of giving this to somebody. Ex: He got some compensation for damages.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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credulity
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(n.) the ability or the wish to believe that something is real or true. Ex: She showed credulity by believing the story without any proof.
3.
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fate
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(n.) the things, especially bad things, that will happen or have happened to somebody/something. Ex: It seemed like fate brought them back together after so many years.
4.
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grimace
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(n.) an ugly expression made by twisting your face, used to show pain, dislike, etc. or to make somebody laugh. Ex: She made a grimace when she tasted the sour lemon.
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peril
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(n.) Serious danger. Ex: The hikers were in great peril when they got lost in the storm.
6.
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Prosaic (adj.)
Back
ordinary and not showing any imagination.
synonym: unimaginative.
Ex: The movie’s plot was prosaic, following the same old predictable storyline.
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resignation
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(n.) to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation that you cannot change. Ex: They accepted their defeat with resignation.
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