1. Vocabulary Terms
Fourth quarter

2. Weeks 4.1 – 4.3 (3/21 – 4/3)

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appease
Def: (v.) to make someone calmer, happier, or less angry by giving or saying something desired
Ex: A simple apology will appease my wounded pride and make me feel better.
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4. remorseful Def: (adj.) sorry; regretful; guilt-ridden
Ex: the defendant was remorseful for what he had done.
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5. defensive Def: (adj.) very anxious to challenge or avoid criticism
Ex: When asked why he was out so late, he gave a defensive response to his mother.
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6. colloquial Def: (adj.) informal; casual; familiar
Ex: one should not speak to an interviewer in a colloquial tone.
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cynical
Def: (adj.) distrustful or scornful of motives/virtues of others; mocking; sneering
Ex: After Jane’s husband left her for another woman, she became cynical of love.
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8. impartial Def: (adj.) unbiased; neutral; objective
Ex: The impartial moderator managed the debate and did not show favoritism to either politician.
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9. reverent Def: (adj.) showing deep respect and esteem
Ex: she gave her boss a reverent greeting.
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10. skeptical Def: (adj.) doubting; disbelieving; unconvinced
Ex: Skeptical investors refuse to invest money without a guarantee.
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11. witty Def: (adj.) clever; quick-witted; entertaining
Ex: Robert’s attempt at a witty comeback fell flat, without evoking any kind of laughter.
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12. candid Def: (adj.) truthful; honest; straightforward
Ex: because they had established trust, the student cold be candid with her guidance counselor.
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13. Weeks 4. (4/26 – )

14. malevolent Def: (adj.) having or showing a wish to do evil to others
Ex: In the dark, I could just barely see the glint of his malevolent eyes.
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morbid
Def: (adj.) an unusual and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease
Ex: in A series of morbid events, people’s chickens and pets were found mutilated.
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16. intimidate
Def: (v.) frighten someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants
Ex: He tries to intimidate his rivals.
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17. compromise Def: (v.) settle a dispute by mutual agreement
Ex: in the end we compromised and resolved the issue.
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18. integrity
Def: (adj.) the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
Ex: atticus was considered to be a man of integrity.
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19. reinforce Def: (v.) strengthen or support
Ex: I sought to reinforce my position.
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20. afflicted Def: (adj.) suffering, distressed, or impaired
Ex: He was afflicted with ringworm.
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21. confined Def: (adj.) restricted; cramped
Ex: Mrs. Dubose was confined to a wheelchair.
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22. unanimous Def: (adj.) in complete agreement
Ex: it was a unanimous vote.
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23. tedious Def: (adj.) boring; unpleasant
Ex: watching paint dry seems tedious.
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