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Ha Nguyen Per. 5

      Things have been changing rapidly in this household and I haven’t had the chance to adapt to it. I’m upstairs in my room; I hear such noisome (pg.120-offensive; foul) things being shouted. Their words became clearer and soon built onto my solicitude (pg. 23-the state of being anxious or concerned). I started to prognosticate (pg. 42-to predict according to present indications) possibilities of what may happen tonight. They finally made their entrance. Listening to their argument, I started to feel irksome (pg.151-annoying, bothersome; tedious) towards this repeating event. I’m so sick and odious (pg.62- arousing strong dislike or intense displeasure) of coming home to such chaos. As I sat by my desk trying to study, I couldn’t help but to let their argument dissipate (pg.144-to break up and drive away) my concentration. This sophism (pg.159-any false argument) is so unnecessary yet it is tearing my family apart. My sister had a dream, a dream so outrageous my mom had no choice but to deprecate (pg.122-to express disapproval) her ambitions. Still willing to do whatever it takes to chase her dream, my sister managed to efface (pg.87-to wipe out; erase) on the love and commitment this family had for one another. I tried my best to remain benevolent (pg.33- having or showing a kindly or charitable act) by reminding her of the bond we shared as a family but, nothing seemed to affect her. There had to be an alternative in fixing this problem, I wish I can just eradicate (pg.143-to get rid of or remove completely) everything. I was so desperate that I was willing ignore the ignominy (pg.83-great personal dishonor or humiliation) I felt for my sister and beg her to stay. I did nothing about it; my body as well as my mind was far too languid (pg.170-lacking energy or vitality; weak) to follow through. I hated myself for remaining idle (pg.158-not working or active) while watching my sister pack up, drive off and abandon us. Devastated, I...