Despite 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 27
/dɪˈspaɪt/ (preposition)
in spite of, notwithstanding, regardless of, irrespective of, even with, in the face of, even though
Adaptable describes most people in their old age. Despite the stressfulness of old age, they are described as “agreeable” and “accepting”. However, old age dependence induces feelings of incompetence and worthlessness in a minority.
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