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Explore Unit 6 Vocabulary: Key Terms and Definitions

Dive into Unit 6 vocabulary with essential words that expand your language skills. This unit features terms including "brusque," "castigate," "contrive," "heinous," "surreptitious," "transgress," and "vicarious," each accompanied by synonyms and antonyms for better understanding. Additionally, challenge yourself with words like "cajole," "demagogue," and "ennui" to enhance your vocabulary further. Whether you're looking to improve your writing or speaking, these words will add depth and clarity to your communication.

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Explore Unit 6 Vocabulary: Key Terms and Definitions

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 6 Yay!

  2. Brusque • (adj) abrupt, blunt, with no formalities • Syn: curt, tactless • Ant: gracious, diplomatic

  3. Castigate • (v) to punish severely; to criticize heavily • Syn: chastise, rebuke • Ant: reward, laud

  4. Contrive (v) to plan with ingenuity; invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan • Syn: devise, concoct

  5. Heinous • (adj) very wicked, offensive, hateful • Syn: odious, abominable • Ant: excellent, wonderful

  6. Surreptitious • (adj) stealthy, secret, intended to escape notice or observation; made or accomplished by fraud • Syn: furtive, clandestine • Ant: open, overt

  7. Transgress • (v) to go beyond a limit or boundary; to violate a law; to sin • Syn: overstep, exceed • Ant: obey

  8. Vicarious • (adj) performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another • Syn: surrogate, substitute • Ant: actual, firsthand

  9. Challenge Word: Cajole (v) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises • Syn: wheedle, sweet-talk • Ant: coerce, force

  10. Challenge Word: Demagogue (n) a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power • Syn: firebrand, rabble-rouser

  11. Challenge Word: Ennui (n) weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest; boredom • Syn: languor, listlessness • Ant: enthusiasm, intensity

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