Vocabulary In Pictures and Words

Assiduous: Earnest and persistent in undertaking a task Jack was assiduous in his attempts to become leader of the boys.

Assuage: Ease or lessen; satisfy; sooth In order to assuage jacks rage over not being leader, Ralph allowed him be in charge of the choir.

Astute: Wise; shrewd Although Piggy was astute, because he was socially inept, he could not lead the boys.

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