1. Vocabulary Unit 7
SWBAT use our vocabulary procedure to learn vocab terms with a sense of urgency.
SWBAT determine word meanings from context clues.

2. cynical adj. skeptical optimistic Part of Speech Definition Synonym
Antonym
adj.
distrustful of human sincerity
skeptical
optimistic

3. ambivalent adj. uncertain certain Part of Speech Definition Synonyms
Antonym
adj.
unable to decide
uncertain
certain

4. demagogue noun n/a Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym
a leader who appeals to emotions to obtain power
n/a

5. demure adj. quiet and modest prim bold, aggressive Part of Speech
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
adj.
quiet and modest
prim
bold, aggressive

6. intrepid adj. without fear brave cowardly Part of Speech Definition
Synonym
Antonym
adj.
without fear
brave
cowardly

7. destitute adj. extremely poor impoverished wealthy Part of Speech
Definition
Synonyms
Antonym
adj.
extremely poor
impoverished
wealthy

8. erudite adj. scholarly; learned educated uneducated Part of Speech
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
adj.
scholarly; learned
educated
uneducated

9. 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

10. 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

11. concur verb to agree with agree dispute Part of Speech Definition
Synonym
Antonym
verb
to agree with
agree
dispute

12. 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.