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From The Autobiography Benjamin Franklin: 

From The Autobiography Benjamin Franklin Vocabulary

1. Arduous (Adj): 

1. Arduous (Adj) My English teacher is facing the arduous task of correcting 150 papers over the weekend. Difficult

2. Avarice (N): 

2. Avarice (N) One of the seven(7) deadly sins is avarice. Greed

3. Vigilance: 

3. Vigilance The county sheriff is asking for the public’s vigilance as several vehicle thefts have occurred in the central MN area. http://www.wctrib.com/event/article/id/83815/group/News/ watchfulness

4. Disposition (N): 

4. Disposition (N) Efficient disposition of your time will contribute to your success as a student. management

5. Foppery (N): 

5. Foppery (N) Foppery makes you look ridiculous. Foolishness

6. Felicity (N): 

6. Felicity (N) Christmas is a time of felicity and joy. Happiness, bliss

7. Squander (V): 

7. Squander (V) Instead of squandering your money on useless things, you should save it for a rainy day. Spend or use wastefully

8. Fasting: 

8. Fasting During the month of Ramadan, all Muslims are required to fast from dawn to dusk. Eat nothing or very little

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