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i)Council group of people put together to advice or run an organisation.
The council of elders dismissed the case.
Counsel advise
Young people should always seek the counsel of older members of the society
ii)Principle rule or law that governs how something works/ moral standards or guideline.
The principal congratulated the football team for winning the match.
Principal main or chief/ head of an institution
People who have good principles are never swayed by others.
iii)Complement remark of approval or praise
The school was complimented for its improved performance in the national examinations
Complement make something better by adding to or another.
Milk always acts as a complement to every child's meal
iv)Stationary still, not moving
The speeding lorry hit the stationary tractor.
Stationary writing material - pens,pencils, erasers, notebooks etc
Thieves broke into bookshop and stole all the stationery
marto answered the question on March 5, 2020 at 10:16
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You : ........................................
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Teacher :.............................................
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Teacher: ...................................................
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Teacher: ..............................
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You: ..........................
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You:......................................
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You:
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Until the grave, my friend,
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Gives me the clasp of peace.
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