Mastering Words

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Which word describes a feeling of distress or embarrassment due to failure or humiliation?

  • Contemptuous
  • Forlorn
  • Chagrin (correct)
  • Abominably

What does the word 'accrue' mean?

  • To increase money investments over time (correct)
  • To have authority over a decision
  • To beg earnestly or desperately
  • To release from guilt or blame

Which word means to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something?

  • Esteem
  • Implore (correct)
  • Abominably
  • Chagrin

What does the word 'covetousness' mean?

<p>An envious eagerness to possess something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes an anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment?

<p>Indignation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word means to judge a dispute between two opposing parties?

<p>arbitrate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word means extreme greed for material wealth?

<p>covetousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word means acting with or showing care and thought for the future?

<p>prudent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word means the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power?

<p>providence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word means to rebuke or express disapproval of someone's actions?

<p>reproof (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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