Vocabulary and Sentence Usage For Tears of a Tiger

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Allegiance

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Loyalty or commitment to a group or cause. Sentence: The soldier swore allegiance to protect his country.

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Apology

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An expression of regret for doing something wrong. Sentence: She gave a heartfelt apology for forgetting her friend’s birthday.

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Bystander

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A person who is present at an event but not involved. Sentence: The bystander at the park witnessed the entire event.

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Counselor

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Someone who gives guidance, often in a school setting. Sentence: The school counselor helped me choose my classes.

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Detention

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Punishment where a student must stay after school. Sentence: Because he was late to class, he had to serve detention after school.

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Guilt

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The feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing. Sentence: She felt deep guilt for lying to her parents.

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Hesitation

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A pause before doing something, usually because of uncertainty. Sentence: After a brief hesitation, he answered the difficult question.

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Intervention

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Action taken to improve or stop a situation. Sentence: The teacher’s quick intervention prevented the fight from escalating.

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License

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Official permission to do or own something. Sentence: You must have a driver’s license to legally drive a car.

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Peer pressure

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Influence from members of one’s peer group. Sentence: He gave in to peer pressure and skipped class with his friends.