3. (noun) - a goodness towards others
Sandra’s weekly volunteer hours at the soup-
kitchen and her donations to the Humane Society
earned her a reputation for benevolence.
5. (adjective) - jealously eager to possess
something
Gollum is covetous of the Ring that Frodo carries.
“The poor man wants many things; the covetous
man, all.”
-- Herman Melville
21. (adjective) - not willing to believe,
skeptical
Ernest looked incredulous as his daughter
approached with a shaved head, a nose ring and
new, permanent tattoo across her forehead.
23. (noun) - an action lacking firmness of
purpose; hesitation
The king’s hesitation was obvious; his
announcement of his son’s banishment was
marked with irresolution.
25. (adjective) - disliking people or
mankind in general
The misanthropic old man growled at each
person that passed by, then went home to
dine by himself.
29. (adjective) - a healthy reddish color,
particularly from outdoor life
After a summer working on his grandfather’s
beet farm, Aidan had strong muscles and a
ruddy complexion.
35. (adjective) - not consecrated or holy
The townspeople accused the women of
witchcraft. They were said to have been
practicing their unhallowed rituals in the
stone cottage by the woods.