Unit 2: Week 2: Seeking the Answer

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  1. circumstances
    one's overall condition in life
    However, circumstances changed as soon as the music stopped at midnight.
  2. consideration
    the process of giving careful thought to something
    After much consideration, he made a plan.
  3. consult
    get or ask advice from
    Seeing the Prince’s tears, the Queen advised, “He who consults the right sources will surely succeed.”
  4. despair
    a state in which all hope is lost or absent
    The Prince fell into a dungeon of despair.
  5. destiny
    the circumstances or condition to which someone is fated
    He held out the sneaker and announced, “This shoe will tell me if you are my destiny.”
  6. expectation
    anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
    Every foot failed to meet his expectations.
  7. presence
    the immediate proximity of someone or something
    But when the prince twirled this lovely dancer in the presence of the audience and judges, he felt as if he were floating on a cloud.
  8. reveal
    make known to the public information previously kept secret
    “That’s cool,” the Prince sighed, “but at least reveal your name.”
  9. unsure
    lacking self-confidence
    The Prince looked puzzled and was unsure of how to reply.
  10. weary
    physically and mentally fatigued
    “Does anyone else live here?” a weary prince asked the sisters.
Created on Tue Jul 07 13:55:46 EDT 2020 (updated Thu Jul 09 14:16:58 EDT 2020)

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