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32 Chapter 1 Words About People3. How many syllables does the preferred pronunciation of the wordmischievous have?4. How does a contrite person feel?5. What is a tupelo?■ Companion WordsComplete each sentence with the best word. You may use choices morethan once. Choices: for, of, with, about, to, in, from1. The student was candid the fact that he hadn’t studied.2. The math genius was disdainful our problems in calculus.3. Shouting is alien my quiet nature.4. The capriciousness my friend’s moods suggested mentalillness.5. Don’t fraternize friends if you want to finish your work!6. I am frugal my money.7. The gullibility our unsophisticated neighbor amazed us.8. The prisoner’s alienation society caused him unhappiness.9. My husband is an aficionado rare stamps.10. Your insulting comments reveal your disdain our feelings.■ Writing with Your WordsTo practice effective writing, complete each sentence with an interestingphrase that indicates the meaning of the italicized word.1. The altruistic woman.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.