1. Vocabulary Lesson 7
Read the word and the definition, then write a sentence using the word.

2. compassion
noun
a feeling of sympathy for someone who is in a bad situation, along with a desire to help them

3. strenuous
adj.
requires a lot of effort, energy, or strength; determined or fervent

4. elucidate
verb
to make something easier to understand by giving more information

5. superstition
noun
a belief that things such as magic, luck, or the supernatural have the power to affect your life

6. eccentric
adj.
someone who often behaves in slightly strange or unusual way; actions, decisions, or things that are strange or unusual

7. compassion
noun
a feeling of sympathy for someone who is in a bad situation, along with a desire to help them
He felt compassion for the lost child.
Both women shared a compassion for victims of war.

8. strenuous
adj.
requires a lot of effort, energy, or strength; determined or fervent
The job involves strenuous work and long hours.
Avoid all strenuous exercise until the sprain heals.
The proposal has faced strenuous opposition.

9. elucidate
verb
to make something easier to understand by giving more information
When asked for details, he elucidated further.
The colored charts in his presentation helped to elucidate the main points.

10. superstition
noun
a belief that things such as magic, luck, or the supernatural have the power to affect your life
It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck.
Uneducated people tend to believe in superstitions.

11. eccentric
adj.
someone who often behaves in slightly strange or unusual way; actions, decisions, or things that are strange or unusual
He was a kind but eccentric man.
She's become more eccentric over the years.