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GRADED EXERCISES IN SPELLING.

CLII.

SYNONYMS DISCRIMINATED.

a'mous, widely known, usually in a good sense. Tot'ed, well known by reputation or report.

m'i nent, exalted in rank, raised above others.

Fel'e bra ted, widely spoken of with honor and respect.

Dis tin'guished, standing apart from others by reason of supe merit.

Re nowned', frequently named in high honor.

Il lus'tri ous, dazzling the world with the splendor of great deed virtues.

No to'ri ous, generally known and talked about, usually in a

sense.

Dis as'ter, any unforeseen and distressing event.

Mis chance', any trivial or personal misfortune.

Ca lam'i ty, a great and lasting public misfortune.

Mis'for tune, distress or affliction befalling an individual without fault.

Construct sentences for the words above.

CLIII.

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We contradict an assertion; we deny a false accusati A man should have clear discernment, acute penetration, a sound judgment. Civilization is the first stage of cultivati refinement, the last. Acquaintance, familiarity, and intima mark different degrees of closeness of social intercour We commend what is well done; we praise an action w calm judgment; we applaud, usually from impulse; we es in extravagant admiration.

CLIV.

Turn, turn, my wheel! Turn round and round,
Without a pause, without a sound:

So spins the flying world away!

This clay, well mixed with marl and sand,
Follows the motion of my hand,

For some must follow and some command,

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CLVII.

The next lesson is that of patience, thoroughness of preparation, and contentment with the regular channels of business effort and enterprise. This is, perhaps, one of the most difficult to learn of all the lessons of life. It is natural for the mind to reach out eagerly for immediate results. Beginning at the very foot of the hill, and working slowly to the top, seems a very discouraging process; and precisely at this point have thousands of young men made shipwreck of their lives. J. G. HOLLAND.

CLVIII.

Let this be understood, then, at starting; that the patient conquest of difficulties which rise in the regular and legitimate channels of business and enterprise, is not only essential in securing the success which you seek, but it is essential to that preparation of your mind requisite for the enjoyment of your successes, and for retaining them when gained. It is the general rule of Providence, the world over, and in all time, that unearned success is a curse. It is the rule of Providence that the process of earning success shall be the preparation for its conservation and enjoyment. J. G. HOLLAND.

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