Vocabulary/Word Wall 2.6 English 2, Grade 10
Word Wall Harangue A lengthy, aggressive speech Syn: speech Ant: silence
1. Intrepid (adj.) Without fear; brave Carolyn was incredibly intrepid when it came to racing cars!
2. Ambivalent (adj.) Having opposite attitudes of feelings toward a person, thing or idea; unable to decide I love my friend Carlos, but he’s just so ambivalent when it comes to making plans!
3. Duplicity (n.) Intentional deceit in speech or conduct Even though she looked sincere, I couldn’t help but notice the duplicity in her story.
4. Exhort (v.) To urge on with passionate, inspiring words The priest planned to exhort the congregation to abstain from alcohol
5. Humility (n.) Absence of vanity; modesty; humbleness When receiving a compliment, it is considered good manners to accept it with humility.
Root Words Alt Meaning “high” Alto Altitude Ad Meaning “toward” or “to” Address Addition