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Vocabulary/Word Wall 2.6. English 2, Grade 10. Word Wall. Harangue A lengthy, aggressive speech Syn: speech Ant: silence. 1. Intrepid (adj.). Without fear; brave Carolyn was incredibly intrepid when it came to racing cars!. 2. Ambivalent (adj.).
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Vocabulary/Word Wall 2.6 English 2, Grade 10
Word Wall Harangue A lengthy, aggressive speech Syn: speech Ant: silence
1. Intrepid (adj.) • Without fear; brave • Carolyn was incredibly intrepid when it came to racing cars!
2. Ambivalent (adj.) • Having opposite attitudes of feelings toward a person, thing or idea; unable to decide • I love my friend Carlos, but he’s just so ambivalent when it comes to making plans!
3. Duplicity (n.) • Intentional deceit in speech or conduct • Even though she looked sincere, I couldn’t help but notice the duplicity in her story.
4. Exhort (v.) • To urge on with passionate, inspiring words • The priest planned to exhort the congregation to abstain from alcohol
5. Humility (n.) • Absence of vanity; modesty; humbleness • When receiving a compliment, it is considered good manners to accept it with humility.
Root Words • Alt • Meaning “high” • Alto • Altitude • Ad • Meaning “toward” or “to” • Address • Addition