| Pathetic, patron, pecuniary, pension, pensive, penurious, pessimistic, petrify, petulant, phony |
1. Jane decided to take an early retirement and start receiving her ___________________ even before the official retirement age.
2. The library’s new wing was built with the help of a generous ___________________ who believed in the importance of education.
3. The abandoned puppy’s condition was truly ___________________, and it tugged at the heartstrings of everyone who saw it.
4. They rainy weather seemed to put everyone in a ___________________ mood, reflecting on memories and emotions.
5. The sudden loud noise from the thunderstorm ___________________ the small child, leaving them trembling in fear.
6. Despite the promising data, she remained ___________________ about the chances of the project’s success.
7. The company faced a significant ___________________ penalty for violating environmental regulations.
8. The family lived a ___________________ life, struggling to make ends meet on a very limited income.
9. The celebrity’s supposed autography turned out to be full of ___________________ stories and fabricated details.
10. The child’s ___________________ behavior, including stomping feet and crossed arms, indicated his frustration.
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1. pension
2. patron
3. pathetic
4. pensive
5. petrified
6. pessimistic
7. pecuniary
8. penurious
9. phony
10. petulant