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Vocabulary #2

Vocabulary #2. September 12. Rancor (rang kur ). Definition. Sentence Use. Psychologists say that people taken hostage sometimes feel not rancor toward their captors but sympathy.

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Vocabulary #2

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  1. Vocabulary #2 September 12

  2. Rancor(rang kur) Definition Sentence Use Psychologists say that people taken hostage sometimes feel not rancor toward their captors but sympathy. The husband and wife agreed that they should get a divorce and that the process should be done without rancor. • Bitterness; hatred Source: Barron’s

  3. Rancor(rang kur) Picture this: rank core • They rank the core with much rancor. Source: Barron’s

  4. Colloquial(kuh low kweeul) Definition Sentence Use Colloquial speech helps members of a group of people to identify themselves as different from others. “OK” is an American colloquial expression that is used around the world. • Pertaining to conversational or common speech Source: Barron’s

  5. Colloquial(kuh low kweeul) Picture this: call oak we all • At the end of the day, they call us to the oak where we all speak in colloquial terms. Source: Barron’s

  6. Dissent(dih sent) Definition Sentence Use No one dissented, so the motion was passed unanimously. Courage is often required for a person to dissent from the opinion of the majority. • Disagree Source: Barron’s

  7. Dissent(dih sent) Picture this: this scent • This scentcauses him to dissent. Source: Barron’s

  8. Affirmation(afur may shun) Definition Sentence Use Many religions require converts to make an affirmation of belief in the teachings of their new religion. Our principal asked each of us to make an affirmation of our determination to make our best effort in all our subjects. • Assertion; confirmation Source: Barron’s

  9. Affirmation(afur may shun) Picture this: a firm mate • A firm first mate makes an affirmation. Source: Barron’s

  10. Ramble(ram bul) Definition Sentence Use The biographer encouraged her subject to ramble on about his childhood, hoping to discover details that would help give an accurate picture of his early life. • Wander aimlessly Source: Barron’s

  11. Ramble(ram bul) Picture this: Ram Bull • Ram bull likes to ramble ’round town. Source: Barron’s

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