Make sure that you really know the meaning of these words Do not just memorize the definition Credence Noun belief in or acceptance of something as true Syn faith confidence Ant distrust ID: 574116
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Vocabulary: Unit 6 & 7
Make sure that you really know the meaning of these words. Do not just memorize the definition!Slide2
Credence
Noun: belief in or acceptance of something as true
Syn
: faith, confidence
Ant: distrustSlide3
Apathy
Noun:
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Syn
:
unresponsiveness
Ant:
concernedSlide4
Nuance
Noun:
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
Syn
:
variation
Ant:
stagnantSlide5
Connoisseur
Noun:
an expert in the matters of food and culture.
Syn
: specialist
Ant:
rookieSlide6
Officious
Adjective: excessively eager to deliver un-asked for or un-wanted help.
Syn
: meddlesome
Ant:
slackerSlide7
Demure
Adjective: reserved, modest, shy
Syn
:
diffident
Ant
:
outgoingSlide8
Culmination
Noun:
the highest or climactic point of something
Syn
:
conclusion; high-point
Ant:
beginningSlide9
Ambivalent
Adjective: having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something
Syn
:
uncertain
Ant:
certainSlide10
Intrepid
Adjective: fearless, adventurous
Syn
:
bold
Ant:
frighteningSlide11
Erudite
Adjective: scholarly, learned
Syn
: educated
Ant:
ignorant