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Unit 7 Vocabulary
Confirmation of the truth
A solemn pledgeA solemn
declaration that is accepted instead of a declaration under oath
AFFIRMATION
AFFLUENT
Wealthy; having an abundance of material goods
BRAVADO
A display of false courage
A showy display of courage
COERCION
The use of force or intimidation to gain compliance
Spacious and convenient; roomy; ample or adequate
COMMODIOUS
A belittling remark towards another person
DEROGATORY
DESPONDENT
Depressed, gloomy,
feeling or showing
hopelessness
To weaken, to deprive of strength
ENERVATE
FLIPPANT
Treating a matter lightly that is worthy of respect
Disrespectful
INCOHERENT
Disconnected, rambling, lacking cohesion
INCONTROVERTIBLE
Click icon to add pictureNot open to question or dispute
MERCENARY
Professional soldier working for hire; working merely for money
Belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess
PESSIMISM
A teacher of children
PEDAGOGUE
REFUTE
To disprove, to prove to be false
SATURATE
To soakTo blanket completely
TERSE
Click icon to add pictureConcise
,
abrupt,
pithy
VERTIGO
Dizziness,giddiness