Define
bestow
to give or present something (usually with a gift or action)
In the story the Christmas Carol, Scrooge was a miser because he would not pay his employees a fair wage.
a person who hoards their wealth and spends as little as possible
intervene
interfere with the outcome or course of something (often to prevent harm)
lacking in seriousness
frivolous
surplus
an amount of something that is left over
We had to seek refuge in the basement when the hurricane came through the town. Define Refuge.
a place of shelter that is protected from harm
stingy
selfish; not generous
to understand or identify something using one's own intellect
discern
unsettling
causing an uneasy or anxious feeling
Motivated by avarice, the employee stole thousands of dollars form the company.
an extreme desire for wealth; greediness
obscure
hidden; not clearly seen or well-known
to make better or right; to improve upon
amend
quarrel
a heated argument or disagreement
My friend embarked on an endeavor to make sure everyone in her class recycled their paper. Define endeavor.
to try hard to do or achieve something
dispel
to drive away or cause to vanish
hidden; not clearly seen or well-known
obscure
jubilant
feeling or expressing great joy
Happiness emanated from her body as she left the beach on Hawaii after celebrating her birthday with all of her friends and family.
to flow from or be produced by
illuminate
to brighten with light; to make clear
to remember something
recollect
earnest - Use in a sentence.
sincere and genuine