EXAMPLES.
A public speaker becomes known to many persons whom he does not know, but who are ready promptly to claim —— with him.
The —— of life must bring us into —— with many who can not be admitted within the inner circle of ——.
The —— of school and college life often develop into the most beautiful and enduring ——.
Between those most widely separated by distance of place and time, by language, station, occupation, and creed, there may yet be true —— of soul.
ACRIMONY ([page 15]).
QUESTIONS.
1. How does acerbity differ from asperity? asperity from acrimony? 2. How is[384] acrimony distinguished from malignity? malignity from virulence? 3. What is implied in the use of the word severity?