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1.Presumption(N)-belief

synonyms-assumption, hypothesis

use-We may therefore begin by claiming this presumption in their favour.

2.Abandon(N)-disregard

synonyms-spontaneity,recklessness

use-Unless we help them they must abandon their homes, their all.

3.Slain(Adj)-slaughtered

synonyms-killed, murdered

use-Who could have slain our little sister whom we loved so much?

4.Stagger(V)-falter

synonyms-lurch, wobble

use-They were uninjured, however; so he once more attempted to stagger on.

5.Inflict(V)-impose something

synonyms-exact, dispense

use-But they had no power under the Roman government to inflict the death penalty.

6.Strive(V)-try for

synonyms-aim, contend

use-Something to strive for we demand, even at the risk of bereavement.

7.Deter(V)-avert

synonyms-block, daunt

use-Yet you see this did not deter her from entrusting her fortune to you.

8.Persuade(V)-convince to do

synonyms-advise, assure

use-But by what means could He persuade the people that He was their King?

9.Enormity(N)-horribleness

synonyms-depravity, horror

use-These chaps seemed to value a man by the enormity and number of his crimes.

10.Perseverance(N)-hard work

synonyms-dedication,endurance

use-Almost any job can be shaken off in time and with perseverance.

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