Vocabulary Unit 7. Epicure (n) A person who is devoted to luxury (anything that brings happiness) Synonyms: connoisseur.

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Vocabulary Unit 7

Epicure (n) A person who is devoted to luxury (anything that brings happiness) Synonyms: connoisseur

Zealous (adj) Great devotion to a cause or idea Synonyms: dedicated, passionate, fanatic

Diligent (adj) Conscientious; hardworking Synonyms: eager, persistent

Altruistic (adj) More concerned for others than one’s self Synonyms: unselfish, charitable

Baffle (v) to bewilder, to perplex Synonyms: to confuse, to stun

Defiant (adj) Refusing to comply or to compromise Synonyms: resistant, insubordinate

Resolute (adj) Determined; someone characterized by absolute focus Synonyms: strong-willed, unyielding

Homework- Due, Wednesday! Write an original sentence using each vocabulary word. -Make sure each sentence contains context clues that hint at the word’s meaning: Failure to do so will result in a lower score. -Please circle the vocabulary word and underline the context clue(s) in each sentence.