Vocabulary Flashcards

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Conviction [kuhn-vik-shuhn]

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A firmly held belief or opinion. Example: Winona left the concert with a conviction that Beyoncé was the greatest singer of all time.

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Critic [krit-ik]

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A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something. Example: After his team’s loss, Durant silenced his critics by scoring 40 points in the next game.

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Elation

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A feeling of great joy or happiness.

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Intellect

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The ability to think, reason, and understand.

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Marred

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Damaged or spoiled.

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Noble

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Having high moral qualities or ideals.

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Stifle [stahy-fuhl]

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To suppress or hold back; to restrain.

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Timid [tim-id]

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Showing a lack of courage or confidence; shy.

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Valiant [val-yuhnt]

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Possessing or showing courage or determination.

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Warrant [wawr-uhnt]

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To justify or necessitate a certain course of action.