1. Week #5 - Vocabulary
#4, 14, 24, 34, and 44!!!

2. 4. adversity Definition: misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: Even when faced with great adversity, the heroine of the story remained positive.

3. 14. benevolent Definition: friendly and helpful
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: My grandmother was known for her benevolence, especially toward those less fortunate than she was.

4. 24. conformist
Definition: person who complies with accepted rules and customs
Part of speech: noun
sentence: You’re such a conformist – why don’t you take a risk once
in a while and risk being
unique and individual?

5. 34. empathy Definition: identification with the feelings of others
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: I was filled with empathy as I watched the family grieve when they received the bad news.

6. 44. fortuitous Definition: happening by luck, fortunate
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: It was fortuitous that you were able to escape the burning car before it blew up.