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Unit 5-B Vocab Review

Unit 5-B Vocab Review. indomitable . ( adj ) unconquerable, unbeatable The political activist, Mahatma Ghandi , had indomitable courage in his non-violent protest against the British. infallible. (adj.) free from error; certain

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Unit 5-B Vocab Review

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  1. Unit 5-B Vocab Review

  2. indomitable • (adj) unconquerable, unbeatable • The political activist, Mahatma Ghandi, had indomitable courage in his non-violent protest against the British.

  3. infallible • (adj.) free from error; certain • Even though the science professor had advanced degrees, he was not infallible.

  4. plod • (v.) to walk heavily or slowly, to lumber • The troops knew they had to plod through the intense jungle.

  5. pungent • (adj.) stinging, sharp, spicy • The pungent aroma of stale cheddar cheese filled the room.

  6. remiss • (adj.) careless, negligent • If you are remiss in completing your assignments, your grades will fall drastically.

  7. repose • (v.) to rest, lie (n.) relaxation, peace of mind • Many war veterans repose in Arlington National Cemetery. • After spending all day repairing the roof I needed a period of repose before dinner.

  8. temerity • (n.) rashness, boldness, recklessness • Few of the soldiers had the temerity to contradict the general.

  9. truculant • (adj.) fierce, cruel, aggressive, savage • Some people with a truculant attitude make life miserable for others.

  10. unfeigned • (adj.) sincere, real, genuine • The author of the bestselling book was praised for his unfeigned story of human rights violations in the Sudan.

  11. virulent • (adj.) spiteful, extremely poisonous, hateful • The First Amendment protects the right of free speech for even those who have virulent views toward the government.

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