-ence, -ance, -ship Flashcards

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abundance

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a very large amount of something

Example sentence: The garden was filled with an abundance of colorful flowers.

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acquaintance

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someone you know, but who is not a close friend

Example sentence: I ran into an old acquaintance at the grocery store.

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assistance

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help or support

Example sentence: She offered her assistance in preparing for the presentation.

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companionship

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the relationship between friends or partners who spend time together

Example sentence: The elderly couple enjoyed each other’s companionship during their daily walks.

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convenience

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a quality that makes something easy or comfortable to use

Example sentence: The convenience of online shopping allows customers to shop from the comfort of their homes.

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correspondence

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the letters or emails that people send to each other

Example sentence: She kept all the correspondence from her pen pal in a special box.

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internship

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a period of time spent a student or recent graduate works at a job in order to gain experience

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leadership

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the power or ability to lead a group, organization, or country

Example sentence: Her strong leadership skills helped guide the team to success.

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persistence

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the quality of continuing to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people

Example sentence: His persistence paid off when he finally achieved his goal.

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sportsmanship

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fair play, respect for opponents, and gracious behavior in winning or losing

Example sentence: The athlete displayed great sportsmanship by congratulating his opponent after the match.

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