1. Vocabulary Words for Chapters 5 and 6
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Vocabulary Words for Chapters 5 and 6

2. apparent Clear or open to view; visible Adjective
From the very beginning, it was apparent that she was no ordinary child.
Synonyms: visible, assumed, evident

3. bewilder To cause to lose one’s bearings; to perplex or confuse Verb
The new company policies began to bewilder some of the customers.
Synonyms: baffle, befuddle, confuse

4. conviction A strong persuasion or belief Noun
He shared my conviction that the policy is misguided and needed to be changed.
Synonyms: assurance, certainty

5. elude To avoid or evade, escape the perception of Verb
The killer was able to elude the police.
Synonyms: avoid, dodge, escape

6. implore To call or pray for earnestly Verb Don’t go! I implore you!
Synonyms: appeal (to), beseech, beg, plead

7. indignant
Feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy
Adjective
She wrote an indignant letter to the editor.
Synonyms: angered, ballistic, enraged, fuming, furious

8. reluctantly Feeling or showing hesitation or uncertainty Adverb
She reluctantly followed her friends into the haunted house.
Synonyms: hesitantly, unwillingly

9. sullen Gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed Adjective
The boy wore a sullen expression after being grounded for a month.
Synonyms: cheerless, cloudy, bleak, depressing

10. testify
To make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief; bear witness
Verb
She refused to testify against her husband at the trial.
Synonyms: attest, swear, witness

11. vital Of the utmost importance Adjective
Mathematics is a vital part of the school curriculum.
Synonyms: important, essential