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compassion – a strong feeling of sympathy
We should have compassion towards animals.

competitive – involving competition
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Acting is a very competitive skill.

cope – to deal successfully
He could not cope with pressure.
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council - a group of elected people
The school is supported by the local council

dawn – sunrise, early morning
We left as the dawn was breaking.

dreadful – very bad
The people were shocked at the dreadful news.

eliminate – to remove
Good habits help us to eliminate diseases.

endurance – the ability to keep on doing something
Running a marathon is a test of endurance.

excitement – a feeling of being excited

Robin’s heart was pounding with excitement.

exclaim – to say something suddenly with surprise

She exclaimed in delight on hearing the news.

fairy tale – imaginary story
The marriage of animals was a fairy tale.

glade – open space
A giraffe is galloping in the glade.

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