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Unit 7 Vocabulary. AFFIRMATION. Confirmation of the truth A solemn pledge A solemn declaration that is accepted instead of a declaration under oath. AFFLUENT. Wealthy; having an abundance of material goods. BRAVADO. A display of false courage A showy display of courage. COERCION.
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AFFIRMATION Confirmation of the truth A solemn pledge A solemn declaration that is accepted instead of a declaration under oath
AFFLUENT Wealthy; having an abundance of material goods
BRAVADO A display of false courage A showy display of courage
COERCION The use of force or intimidation to gain compliance
COMMODIOUS Spacious and convenient; roomy; ample or adequate
DEROGATORY A belittling remark towards another person
Depressed, gloomy, feeling or showing hopelessness DESPONDENT
EMULATE To imitate, to try to equal
ENERVATE To weaken, to deprive of strength
FLIPPANT Treating a matter lightly that is worthy of respect Disrespectful
INCOHERENT Disconnected, rambling, lacking cohesion
INCONGRUOUS Not fitting, absurd
Not open to question or dispute INCONTROVERTIBLE
MERCENARY Professional soldier working for hire; working merely for money
PESSIMISM Belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess
PEDAGOGUE A teacher of children
SATURATE To soak To blanket completely
Concise, abrupt, pithy TERSE
VERTIGO Dizziness, giddiness