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when norah finally got tickets to the concert, she asked me to go with her. i am an ardent fan of bluegrass music, so of course
i said yes. malinda said she would be willing to go, too.
which statement best explains the nuance between ardent and willing?
both words connote the same thing.
both words have negative connotations.
ardent implies a deep desire for something, while willing implies simply a readiness to do something.
willing implies a deep desire for something, while ardent implies simply a readiness to do something.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war. b. america’s history of international involvement. c. a new kind of threat to american security. d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Using the charts above as references, find two words using the root below. if you need to, use your dictionary (do not use the example word given then illustrate that the word has the meaning of that root by using one of those words in a sentence. example: mon 1. admonish 2. demonstrate she admonished her children to stay away from the busy street. cap

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