monly used? in _deliberate_,
_consider_, _ponder_, _reflect_? in _meditate_? 5. What idea of time is
implied in _deliberate_?

EXAMPLES.

The matter was carefully ---- in all its bearings.

The legislature ---- for several days.

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DELUSION (page 127).

QUESTIONS.

1. What is the essential difference between _illusion_ and _delusion_?
How does _hallucination_ differ from both? 2. Which word is used
especially of objects of sight?

EXAMPLES.

The ---- of the sick are sometimes pitiful.

In the soft light the ---- was complete.

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DEMONSTRATION (page 127).

QUESTIONS.

1. To what kind of reasoning does _demonstration_ in the strict sense
apply? 2. What is _evidence_? _proof_? 3. Which is the stronger term? 4.
Which is the more comprehensive?

EXAMPLES.

The ---- of the witness was so complete that no further ---- was
required.

A mathematical ---- must be final and conclusive.

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DESIGN (page 128).

QUESTIONS.

1. What is the distinctive meaning of _design_? 2. What element is
prominent in _intention_? _purpose_? _plan_? 3. Does _purpose_ suggest
more power to execute than _design_? 4. How does _intent_ specifically
differ from _purpose_? Which term do we use with reference to the Divine
Being?

EXAMPLES.

The architect's ---- involved much detail.

Hell is paved with good ----.

It is the ---- of the voter that decides how his ballot shall be
counted.

The ---- of the Almighty can not be thwarted.

The adaption of means to ends in nature clearly indicates a ----,
and so proves a ----er.

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DESPAIR (page 129).

QUESTIONS.

1. In what order might _despair_, _desperation_, _discouragement_, and
_hopelessness_ follow, each as the result of the previous condition? 2.
How does _despondency_ especially differ from _despair_?

EXAMPLES.

The utter ---- of their condition was apparent.

In weak ---- he abandoned all endeavor.

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DEXTERITY (page 129).

QUESTIONS.

1. From what is _adroitness_ derived? From what _dexterity_? How might
each be rendered? 2. How does _adroitness_ differ in use from
_dexterity_? 3. From what is _aptitude_ derived, and what does it
signify? 4. How does _skill_ differ f