HMH Unit 1 Vocabulary

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Definition of 'cynic'

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A cynic is someone who always expects bad things to happen.

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de • fi • ance (n.)

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If you act in defiance, you know something is not allowed, but you do it anyway.

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Profound (adj)

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A profound thought is one that is deep and meaningful.

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in • ad • ver • tent • ly (adv.)

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If you act inadvertently, you do something by mistake or without realizing it.

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con • sumed (v.)

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If you consumed something, you ate it.

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de • scend • ed (v.)

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If something descended, it moved downwards.

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o • bliged (v.)

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If you obliged, you did what you were asked or expected to do.

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mun • dane (adj.)

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Something that is mundane is ordinary and often dull.

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con • sid • ered (v.)

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If you considered something, you thought about it carefully.

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dis • dain (n.)

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If you treat someone with disdain, you act as if he or she is unimportant or not as good as you are.