Vocabulary Terms Fourth quarter - PowerPoint Presentation

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Vocabulary Terms

Fourth quarter

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Weeks 4.1 – 4.3

(3/21 – 4/3)

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appease

Def:

(v.) to make someone calmer, happier, or less angry by giving or saying something desired

Ex:

A simple apology will appease my wounded pride and make me feel better.

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remorseful

Def:

(adj.) sorry; regretful; guilt-ridden

Ex:

the defendant was remorseful for what he had done.

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defensive

Def:

(adj.) very anxious to challenge or avoid criticism

Ex:

When asked why he was out so late, he gave a defensive response to his mother.

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colloquial

Def:

(adj.) informal; casual; familiar

Ex:

one should not speak to an interviewer in a colloquial tone.

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cynical

Def:

(adj.) distrustful or scornful of motives/virtues of others; mocking; sneering

Ex:

After Jane’s husband left her for another woman, she became cynical of love.

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impartial

Def:

(adj.) unbiased; neutral; objective

Ex:

The impartial moderator managed the debate and did not show favoritism to either politician.

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reverent

Def:

(adj.) showing deep respect and esteem

Ex:

she gave her boss a reverent greeting.

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skeptical

Def:

(adj.) doubting; disbelieving; unconvinced

Ex:

Skeptical investors refuse to

invest money without

a guarantee.

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witty

Def:

(adj.) clever; quick-witted; entertaining

Ex:

Robert’s attempt at a witty comeback fell flat, without evoking any kind of laughter.

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candid

Def:

(adj.) truthful; honest; straightforward

Ex:

because they had established trust, the student cold be candid with her guidance counselor.

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Weeks 4.

(4/26 – )

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malevolent

Def:

(adj.) having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Ex:

In the dark, I could just barely see the glint of his malevolent eyes.

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morbid

Def:

(adj.) an unusual and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease

Ex:

in A series of morbid events, people’s chickens and pets were found mutilated.

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intimidate

Def:

(v.) frighten someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants

Ex:

He tries to intimidate his rivals.

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compromise

Def:

(v.) settle a dispute by mutual agreement

Ex:

in the end we compromised and resolved the issue.

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integrity

Def:

(adj.) the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

Ex:

atticus

was considered to be a man of integrity.

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reinforce

Def:

(v.) strengthen or support

Ex:

I sought to reinforce my position.

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afflicted

Def:

(adj.) suffering, distressed, or impaired

Ex:

He was afflicted with ringworm.

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confined

Def:

(adj.) restricted; cramped

Ex:

Mrs. Dubose was confined to a wheelchair.

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unanimous

Def:

(adj.) in complete agreement

Ex:

it was a unanimous vote.

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tedious

Def:

(adj.) boring; unpleasant

Ex:

watching paint dry seems tedious.

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