The Last Leaf Vocabulary and Affixes

The poor man was grieviously affected with a rare illness that left him weakened and bedridden.

• afflicted
• dissolution
• morbid
• serrated

The nurse attended to the patient full of concern, ensuring every need was met with care and compassion.

• solicitously
• monocle
• afflicted
• serrated

His fascination with dark topics led him to explore the eerie and unsettling aspects of life.

• morbid
• afflicted
• serrated
• solicitously

Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained determined in her pursuit of academic excellence.

• persistent
• solicitously
• afllicted
• monocle

The knife had a jagged edge, making it ideal for cutting through tough materials in the kitchen.

• serrated
• monocle
• solicitously
• persistent

The eccentric gentleman sported a single eyeglass, giving him a distinctive and old-fashioned appearance.

• monocle
• afflicted
• morbid
• serrated

The breaking up of their partnership marked the end of a long and once successful business relationship.

• dissolution
• monocle
• solicitously
• persistent

The region was ___________ by a severe drought, causing widespread hardship for the farmers.

• afflicted
• dissolution
• morbid
• serrated

The host greeted each guest ___________, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and welcome at the event.

• solicitously
• monocle
• afflicted
• serrated

Some people have a ___________ fascination with true crime stories and unsolved mysteries.

• morbid
• afflicted
• serrated
• solicitously