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Compose sentences to illustrate the meaning of these words.

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Vocabulary

Compose sentences to illustrate the meaning of these words.

Suppose someone asked you what one of these words meant. What sentences could you compose to make the meaning clear?

IFoist. IIHamper (verb). IIINudge. IVSpurn. VWheedle.

Tip: Try writing sentences that also include a word of opposite meaning, or one that is similar in meaning but creates a helpful contrast.

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