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Match the words given in column A with their meaning in column B.

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Match the words given in column A with their meaning in column B.

Column A Column B
1. Cheerful a. With feeling of disappointment
2. Selfish b. Lack of satisfaction
3. Sorely c. Happy
4. Discontent d. Concerned with one’s own pleasure
Match the Columns
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Column A Answers
1. Cheerful c. Happy
2. Selfish d. Concerned with one’s own pleasure
3. Sorely a. With a feeling of disappointment
4. Discontent b. Lack of satisfaction
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Chapter 2.4: Have you Earned your Tomorrow - Brainstorming (A3) [Page 113]

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Balbharati English Yuvakbharati Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2.4 Have you Earned your Tomorrow
Brainstorming (A3) | Q 2 | Page 113

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