Lesson 5-Angels on a Pin Word study deserving adi. needing help and support, especially financial support Example: a Grant will only be awarded to deserving applicants. be deserving of: to deserve something Example: a This stupid-looking hat is deserving of ridicule W E BACW B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin I. Word Study deserving adj. needing help and support, especially financial support Example: Grant will only be awarded to deserving applicants. be deserving of: to deserve something Example: This stupid-looking hat is deserving of ridicule