This note defines "willful" as intentional or headstrong, indicating that an action was carried out deliberately. The example contrasts planned murder with an impulsive act, highlighting the deliberate nature of 'willful'.
Esta nota define "willful" como intencional o testarudo, indicando que una acción fue realizada deliberadamente. El ejemplo compara un asesinato premeditado con un acto impulsivo, destacando la naturaleza deliberada del "willful".
| Word | willful |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | intentional; headstrong. |
| Sentence | Donald had planned to kill his wife for months; clearly, her death was a case of deliberate, willful murder, not a crime of passion committed by a hasty, willful youth unable to foresee the consequences of his deeds. |
Tags: psat
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