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27th of
July 2016
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NUMBER
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WORD
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DEFINITION
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SENTENCE
EXAMPLE
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1
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CONTRITE
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Showing regret for bad behaviour
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Being contrite is not enough to spare you an
arrest if you’re caught shoplifting
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2
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PIETY
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Devotion to God
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Her piety is quiet but profound
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3
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LENIENCY
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Allowing a lot of freedom and not punishing
bad behaviour in a strong way
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Many people felt that the punishment was too
lenient
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4
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DEMURRING
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To disagree politely with another person’s statement
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Don’t hesitate to demur the idea if you have any qualms
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5
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HEARTH
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The floor in front of a fireplace
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They swept the ashes from the hearth
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