The Monkey's Paw

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compensation

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(n.) something, especially money, that somebody gives you because they have hurt you, or damaged something that you own; the act of giving this to somebody. Ex: He got some compensation for damages.

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credulity

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(n.) the ability or the wish to believe that something is real or true. Ex: She showed credulity by believing the story without any proof.

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fate

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(n.) the things, especially bad things, that will happen or have happened to somebody/something. Ex: It seemed like fate brought them back together after so many years.

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grimace

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(n.) an ugly expression made by twisting your face, used to show pain, dislike, etc. or to make somebody laugh. Ex: She made a grimace when she tasted the sour lemon.

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peril

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(n.) Serious danger. Ex: The hikers were in great peril when they got lost in the storm.

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Prosaic (adj.)

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ordinary and not showing any imagination.

synonym: unimaginative.
Ex: The movie’s plot was prosaic, following the same old predictable storyline.

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resignation

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(n.) to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation that you cannot change. Ex: They accepted their defeat with resignation.

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Condole (v.)

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to express sympathy for somebody, especially when a person in their family or somebody they know well has died.
Ex: I tried to condole with my friend after he lost his pet.

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I make you believe without much proof,
A whisper, a tale, I'm easily moved.
Some call me naive, some call me sweet,
But tricky minds find me easy to cheat.
(What am I?)

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Credulity

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I lack the sparkle, dull and plain,
No flair or charm, just simple and sane.
Not poetic, not grand, not bold or unique,
Just everyday words, mild and meek.

What am I?

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Prosaic