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The Writer Who Inspired a Generation

Nazia was an aspiring writer who obsessed over stories. Her childhood was difficult - her parents' divorce had deeply affected her. But she retained her passion for writing. Within her heart, there was a fire that never died. For her first book, she got only a nickel as an advance, but she was not overly concerned. She believed that good stories obliged readers to think. Her mentor was an elderly professor who taught her the wisdom of storytelling. A key element was authenticity - she wrote within her own experience. One day a literary patron noticed her work and offered support. Nazia pledged that she would write stories that were worthy of readers' time. In her writing process, she made sketches and drawings to visualize scenes. A funny moment was when on an outing, she accidentally spilled peanut butter on her manuscript. In her country, there was a drought of creativity, and Nazia's stories were a breath of fresh air. Others tried to copy her style, but her voice was unique. Her third novel won a prestigious award, and she became a winner. Nazia proved that within hardship lies opportunity, and creativity has no boundaries.

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divorce
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noun/verb
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divorced
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divorced
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divorces
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divorcing
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the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
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After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

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divorce oneself from

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to separate or distance oneself from something
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separation, annulment, breakup, dissolution
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marriage, union
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get a divorce, file for divorce, divorce settlement, divorce lawyer
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drawing
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noun
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a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
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She showed me a drawing of her house.

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drawing attention

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attracting notice or interest
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sketch, illustration, diagram, doodle
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erasing, deletion
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make a drawing, pencil drawing, line drawing, drawing skills
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drought
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noun
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drought drought drought
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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
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The farmers struggled to grow crops during the drought.

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in a drought

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Experiencing a lack of something, often used metaphorically.
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dry spell, aridity, lack of rain, scarcity, shortage
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rainfall, flood, abundance
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severe drought, prolonged drought, drought conditions, drought relief
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Elderly
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adjective
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aged; advanced in years; old
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The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.

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aged, old, senior, ancient
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young, youthful, juvenile
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elderly people, elderly care, elderly population
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element
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A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
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Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.

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in one's element

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To be in a situation that is natural and comfortable for someone.
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component, part, factor, ingredient, aspect
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whole, entirety
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basic element, chemical element, essential element, natural element
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nickel
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a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
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He found a nickel on the ground.

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coin, small change, five-cent piece
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dollar, large currency
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nickel coin, worth a nickel
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oblige
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verb
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oblige oblige oblige
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obliged
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obliged
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obliges
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obliging
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to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
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I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.

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compel, require, help, assist
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free, release, refuse, deny
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happily oblige, oblige someone, oblige with, willing to oblige, greatly oblige, kindly oblige
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obsess
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obsessed
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obsessed
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obsesses
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obsessing
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To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
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She tends to obsess over small details.

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obsess over

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To think about something too much and not let go of it
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preoccupy, fixate, dwell, consume, dominate
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ignore, neglect
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obsess over, obsess with, obsess about, obsess constantly
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others
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people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
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I like to spend time with others.

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people, individuals, others, another
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self, oneself
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help others, other people, among others
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outing
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a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
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They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.

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excursion, trip, adventure, journey
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stay, rest, retreat
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family outing, weekend outing, picnic outing
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overly
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adverb
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to an excessive degree or extent
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She was overly concerned about the results.

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excessively, excessively, unduly, too much
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moderately, reasonably
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overly cautious, overly enthusiastic, overly critical
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patron
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noun
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a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
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The library is supported by generous patrons.

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patron saint

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a saint regarded as a special protector of a person or place
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supporter, sponsor, benefactor, backer, donor
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opponent, detractor, enemy
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regular patron, loyal patron, art patron, patron of the arts
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peanut
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a small seed with a thin shell, eaten as a snack or used to make oil and butter
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He loves eating roasted peanuts during the evening.

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peanut gallery

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a group of critics offering unhelpful comments
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groundnut, nut, legume, snack
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almond, walnut, cashew
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peanut butter, roasted peanut, peanut oil, peanut allergy
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Pledge
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a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
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He made a pledge to donate money to charity.

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promise, vow, commitment, oath
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breach, violation, betrayal, denial
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pledge allegiance, campaign pledge, pledge drive
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retain
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retained
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retained
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retains
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retaining
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to keep possession of something
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The company decided to retain its experienced employees.

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retain control

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to continue having authority or influence
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keep, hold, preserve, maintain, reserve
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lose, release, discard
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retain control, retain talent, retain information, retain customers
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winner
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a person who wins a competition or contest
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She was the winner of the race.

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champion, victor, first-place
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loser, defeated
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race winner, competition winner, winner takes all
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wisdom
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the ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on knowledge and experience
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His wisdom in solving complex problems was admired by everyone.

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a word of wisdom

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a piece of valuable advice or insight
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insight, knowledge, understanding, prudence
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ignorance, foolishness
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great wisdom, words of wisdom, gain wisdom, wisdom teeth
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within
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preposition
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inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
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The keys are within the drawer.

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inside, enclosed by, within the boundaries of
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outside, beyond
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within reach, within time, within the limits, within a short distance
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Worthy
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adjective
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deserving respect or attention; having merit
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Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.

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deserving, meritorious, commendable, admirable
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unworthy, undeserving, contemptible, disgraceful
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worthy cause, worthy opponent, worthy effort
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Writer
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noun
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a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
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The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.

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author, novelist, journalist, scribe
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reader, illiterate
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creative writer, professional writer, freelance writer, script writer
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