1. Vocabulary Unit 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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.