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Vocabulary Unit 8

Vocabulary Unit 8. paradox (PAR uh dox). Noun Seemingly self-contradictory statement (possibly true), condition, or person Synonyms: contradiction, inconsistency, Catch-22. admonish (ad MON ish). Verb Warn, advise, or criticize to correct a fault

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Vocabulary Unit 8

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 8

  2. paradox(PAR uh dox) • Noun • Seemingly self-contradictory statement (possibly true), condition, or person • Synonyms: contradiction, inconsistency, Catch-22

  3. admonish(ad MON ish) • Verb • Warn, advise, or criticize to correct a fault • Synonyms: scold, caution, counsel, urge, rebuke, reprove

  4. penitent(PEN uh tunt) • Adjective • Feeling sorry and willing to atone or make up for sin or wrongdoing • Synonyms: sorry, repentant, conscience-stricken, contrite)

  5. accolade(AK uh lade) • Noun • High praise, award, honor • Synonyms: acclaim, tribute, recognition, praise, laurels

  6. nonchalant(non shuh LAHNT) • Adjective • Casually unconcerned • Synonyms: unconcerned, cool, casual, easygoing, carefree, indifferent, insouciant

  7. banal(buh NAL, BAY nul) • Adjective • Ordinary, uninteresting, pointless • Synonyms: commonplace, unoriginal, unimaginative, insipid

  8. iridescent(ir uh DES unt) • Adjective • Showing rainbow-like colors • Synonyms: glistening, glittering, colorful, brilliant, lustrous

  9. cajole(kuh JOL) • Verb • Persuade by flattery, promises, pleasant or misleading words • Synonyms: persuade, flatter, coax

  10. urbane(ur BANE) • Adjective • Sophisticated, smooth, polite, polished in manner • Synonyms: refined, cultivated, smooth, courteous, elegant, suave

  11. stymie(STY mee) • Verb • Block, hinder, frustrate • Synonyms: block, hinder, frustrate, stump, confuse, baffle, perplex, bewilder, thwart

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