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LESSON 9

LESSON 9. Toil. The feeble old man toiled up the hill. After years of toil , scientists disclosed that they had made progress in controlling the dreaded disease. Despite all his toil , Fred never succeeded in reaching his goal. . Noun, Verb

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LESSON 9

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  1. LESSON 9

  2. Toil • The feeble old man toiled up the hill. • After years of toil, scientists disclosed that they had made progress in controlling the dreaded disease. • Despite all his toil, Fred never succeeded in reaching his goal. Noun, Verb Hard work; to work hard; move with difficulty

  3. Blunder • The exhausted boy blundered through the woods. • Bert’s awkward apology could not make up for his serious blunder. • The general’s blunder forced his army to a rapid retreat. Noun, Verb • Stupid mistake; to make a stupid mistake; stumble; say clumsily

  4. Daze • The severity of the blow dazed the fighter and led to his defeat. • When he ventured out of the house at night, the child was dazed by the noise and the lights. • Dazed by the flashlight, Maria blundered down the steps. Noun, Verb Confuse

  5. Mourn • Sandra did not cease to mourn her lost friend. • The entire city mourned for the people lost in the calamity. • We need not mourn over trifles. Verb Grieve; feel or show sorrow for

  6. Subside • After the excessive rains stopped, the flood waters subsided. • The waves subsided when the winds ceased to blow. • Danny’s anger subsided when the culprit apologized. Verb Sink to a lower level; grow less

  7. Maim • Auto accidents maim many persons each year. • Though he went through an awesome experience in the crash, Fred was not seriously maimed. • Car manufacturers insist that seatbelts can prevent the maiming of passengers in the event of a crash. Verb Cripple; disable; cause to lose an arm, leg, or other part of the body

  8. Comprehend • If you can use a word correctly, there is a good chance that you comprehend it. • You need not be a pauper to comprehend fully what hunger is. • My parents say that they cannot comprehend today’s music. Verb Understand

  9. Commend • Everyone commended the mayor’s thrifty suggestion. • Florence commended the baby to her aunt’s care. • The truth is that we all like to be commended for good work. Verb Praise; hand over for safekeeping

  10. Final • The final week of the term is rapidly approaching. • Jose was commended for his improvement in the final test. • The final censor of our actions is our own conscience. Adjective Coming last; deciding

  11. Exempt • Our school exempts bright pupils from final exams. • School property is exempt from most taxes. • Juvenile offenders are not exempt from punishment. Adjective, Verb Make free from; free from

  12. Vain • Josephine is quite vain about her beauty. • To be perfectly frank, I do not see what she has to be vain about. • Brian made numerous vain attempts to reach the doctor by telephone. Adjective Having too much pride in one’s ability, looks, etc.; of no use

  13. Repetition • The repetition of new words in this book will help you to learn them. • Anyrepetition of such unruly behavior will be punished. • After a repetition of his costly mistake, Jerry was fired from his job. Noun Act of doing or saying again

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