Vocabulary Unit 7 SWBAT use our vocabulary procedure to learn vocab terms with a sense of urgency. SWBAT determine word meanings from context clues.
cynical adj. skeptical optimistic Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym adj. distrustful of human sincerity skeptical optimistic
ambivalent adj. uncertain certain Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Antonym adj. unable to decide uncertain certain
demagogue noun n/a Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym a leader who appeals to emotions to obtain power n/a
demure adj. quiet and modest prim bold, aggressive Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym adj. quiet and modest prim bold, aggressive
intrepid adj. without fear brave cowardly Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym adj. without fear brave cowardly
destitute adj. extremely poor impoverished wealthy Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Antonym adj. extremely poor impoverished wealthy
erudite adj. scholarly; learned educated uneducated Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym adj. scholarly; learned educated uneducated
dilemma noun n/a a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym noun a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options predicament n/a
culmination noun finale beginning the highest point; the end or climax Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym noun the highest point; the end or climax finale beginning
concur verb to agree with agree dispute Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym verb to agree with agree dispute
Closing: Rally Coach Turn to a partner. One of you will take the odd-numbered vocab terms. One of you will take the even-numbered vocab terms Teach your partner the term– discuss part of speech, definition, synonym, antonym. Give an original example of the term. EXTENSION: If you two finish early, collaborate to compose one sentence that includes all ten terms.