Up From Slavery

former

what something or someone was in the past

I was upset to see my former best friend eat lunch with her new friends.

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abolished

ended

My mom abolished screen time on school nights.

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yearned

strongly wished for something

Matthew yearned for his parents to get him a puppy.

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determined

wanting to do something and not letting anyone or anything stop you

Rob was determined to bowl a perfect game.

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celebrated

widely known and praised by many people

The mayor is celebrated in our community because of her work improving our parks.

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