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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. Week 5, Chapter 2. Curt (adj.). curt. The salesman was so ____ when selling his odorless diapers to Beyonce that the pop star slammed the door in his face. Abrupt, often rude, speech. Demoralize (v.).

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary Week 5, Chapter 2

  2. Curt (adj.) curt • The salesman was so ____ when selling his odorless diapers to Beyonce that the pop star slammed the door in his face. Abrupt, often rude, speech

  3. Demoralize (v.) • The Chargers’ heartbreaking losses have ____________ Mr. Engstrand so badly that he now wonders if they are even worth supporting. demoralized Discourage, to feel defeated

  4. Dilemma (n.) • Not being able to get a job because you failed to graduate high school is a _________ you do not want to have. dilemma Difficult situation or decision

  5. Inclination (n.) • People who are intoxicated have an __________ towards doing stupid things. inclination Tendency to do something

  6. Irate (adj.) irate • I was _____ after finding out that my brother broke into my house and shaved my cat. Furious, very angry

  7. Retort (v.) retorted • The prosecutor ________ immediately when the defense lawyer tried to malign her client. To answer or reply sharply and quickly

  8. Sabotage (v.) sabotage • Some students ________ their opportunities for success by not trying and quitting easily. To ruin, do harm to on purpose

  9. Subsequent (adj.) • After failing his first dunk, Michael Jordan practiced and made this magical dunk on his ___________ attempt. subsequent Following or next

  10. Wary (adj.) wary • Be _____ when dealing with armed warriors who live for battle! Cautious, careful

  11. Zeal (n.) zeal • Kobayashi’s _____ for eating hot dogs and winning is shown by his intense concentration and work ethic during competition. Passion, devotion

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