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Transcript of Vocabulary: Unit 6 & 7 Make sure that you really know the meaning of these words. Do not just...
Vocabulary: Unit 6 & 7
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
Apathy
Noun: lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Syn: unresponsiveness
Ant: concerned
Nuance
Noun: a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
Syn: variation
Ant: stagnant
Connoisseur
Noun: an expert in the matters of food and culture.
Syn: specialist
Ant: rookie
Officious
Adjective: excessively eager to deliver un-asked for or un-wanted help.
Syn: meddlesome
Ant: slacker
Demure
Adjective: reserved, modest, shy
Syn: diffident
Ant: outgoing
Culmination
Noun: the highest or climactic point of something
Syn: conclusion; high-point
Ant: beginning
Ambivalent
Adjective: having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something
Syn: uncertain
Ant: certain
Intrepid
Adjective: fearless, adventurous
Syn: bold
Ant: frightening
Erudite
Adjective: scholarly, learned
Syn: educated
Ant: ignorant