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U. 7 Spelling & Vocab
Unit 7
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Spelling
11th Grade
12/10/2010

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concur

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Ant:  disput; differ

Syn:  supprot; agree

Definition:  to be of the same opion; to agree with

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dilemma

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Ant: --

Syn:--

Definition:  a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options

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destitute

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Ant:  affluent

Syn:  impoverished; penniless

Definition:  extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter

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culmination

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Ant:  nadar

Syn:  apex

Definition:  the highest point of attainment; the end or climax

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erudite

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Ant:  unlettered, illiterate

Syn:  educated

Def:  Scholarly; learned

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 demure

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Ant:  indiscreet

Syn:  prim

Definition:  quiet and modest; reserved

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Intrepid

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Ant:  cowardly

Syn:  brave

Definition:  without fear; brave

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demagogue

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Ant:  --

Syn:  rabble-rouser

Def:  a leader who appeals to citizens' emotiongs to obtain power

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cynical

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Ant:  idealistic; optimistic

syn:  skeptical

Definition:  doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives

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ambivalent

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Ant:  certain: resolute

Syn:  uncertain; wavering

Definition:  having opposing attitute or feelings toward a person, ting, or idea; unable to decide

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