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benevolent – adj. generous, kind
Example: The benevolent stranger gave the homeless man a blanket and some food. benevolently – adverb benevolentness - noun
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scrutinize – verb To examine very carefully scrutinization- noun
Example: The teacher scrutinized the papers to ensure that the students understood the material. scrutinization- noun scrutinizingly - adverb
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histrionic - adj Overly dramatic histrionically - adverb
Example: My histrionic niece throws herself down on the floor when she doesn’t get her way. histrionically - adverb
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didactic - adjective Intended to teach; morally instructive
Example: Fables were written to be didactic and give readers a life lesson. didactically - adverb
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dialect - noun Any variety of language spoken by a group of people.
(the grammar and pronunciation of words due to a geographical location – accent)
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Affixes Prefix: pseudo Definition: false, pretend, unreal Examples: pseudonym, pseudoscience, pseudointellectual Suffix: -y Definition: characterized by or inclined to; creates adjectives Examples: juicy, grouchy, rumbly, rainy
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