Poetry Vocab: Usage

The sports stadium was incredibly crowded, with everyone attempting to jocund for a better view.

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It’s hard for a young person not to tend toward vanity in the current culture: Movies, TV, and social media all encourage the pursuit of an attractive appearance over that of a strong character.

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Little Ginny hoped for an austere birthday party indeed, with balloons in five shades of pink, mountains of glitter, and a four-tier cake with colorful sprinkles and ribbons of pink frosting.

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Dad’s pensive expression made me think he really would consider my request, but that did not mean I’d get my way.

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I wish I could be like the geese, and fly south during the winter in search of more temperate climates.

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