Choose the word from this unit that is the same or most nearly

the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the

phrase. Write that word on the line. Use a dictionary if necessary

Synonyms

1. dedicated themselves to healing the sick

2. cruel acts of retribution

3. delegated to the care of friends

4. sent a sincere message of empathy

5. courting the most debonair bachelor

6. jeered at by the protesters

7. surrounded by like-minded friends

8. babysitting a cantankerous child

9. rejected the author's antiquated theories

10. an old house with a dilapidated porch

To devote or dedicate oneself toward a cause is to give undivided attention towards that cause for the entire life span of that cause. That is to stay in a particular line of thought of action until the goal is actualized.

2. cruel acts of RETRIBUTION

Synonym: REVENGE

Explanation:

Revenge is the act of inflicting harm on a person and or their loved one and may involve the destruction of their property in retaliation to harm or wrong suffered from them.

3. DELEGATED to the care of friends

Synonym: ENTRUSTED

Explanation:

This refers to the act of putting someone and or something in someone's attention and or care.

4. sent a sincere message of EMPATHY

Synonym: CONDOLENCE

5. Courting the most DEBONAIR bachelor

Synonym: CHIVALROUS

Explanation:

This means to be courteous, courageous and well mannered

6. JEERED AT by the protesters

Synonym: MOCK

Explanation

To make overtly make derogatory remarks about a person or their qualities.

7. surrounded by LIKE-MINDED friends

Synonym: Congruent

8. babysitting a CANTANKEROUS child

Synonym: TESTY

A baby is testy if they are ill-tempered, easily irritated and bad-tempered

9. rejected the author's ANTIQUATED theories

Synonym: OUTDATED

10. an old house with a DILAPIDATED porch

Synonym: RICKETY

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