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Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following. a malevolent desire for revenge (para 1) tactful (para 2) despise (para 3) - English

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Question

Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following.

  1. a malevolent desire for revenge (para 1)
  2. tactful (para 2)
  3. despise (para 3)
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Solution

  1. vengefulness
  2. diplomatic
  3. disdain
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Chapter 5.1: The Convocation Address - Reading [Page 148]

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Chapter 5.1 The Convocation Address
Reading | Q A. 5. | Page 148

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