Vocabulary: Unit 6 Week 4

Word Part of Definition Sentence

Speech

Coalition noun an alliance for combined Germany made an coalition with

action, especially a poland
temporary alliance of
political parties forming a
government or of states

Retrospect noun a survey or review of a Retrospect what has happened

past course of events or in history
period of time.

Heinous Adjective (of a person or wrongful Jeffery dommer committed a

act, especially a crime) heinous crime
utterly odious or wicked.

Bolster Verb support or strengthen; I blister my phone earlier for a

prop up. video

Definition Bank:
A contradiction. To grow and flourish.
Meaning the same thing. Frantic.
An activity that requires effort. Insulting or disrespectful.
A subtle difference in meaning. Hotheaded and impulsive
Difficult to handle. Paying close attention to detail.
Universal. Unconcerned and casual.

Word Defintion

Arduous involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult

and tiring.

Ubiquitous present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Burgeoning beginning to grow or increase rapidly;

Synonymous of a word or phrase) having the same or nearly

the same meaning as another word or phrase in
the same language.

Derogatory showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Paradox a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory

statement or proposition that when investigated
or explained may prove to be well founded or
 true.

Nonchalant (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing

casually calm and relaxed; not displaying
anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

Cumbersome large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or

use; unwieldy.

Frenetic fast and energetic in a rather wild and

uncontrolled way.

Meticulous showing great attention to detail; very careful

and precise.

Nuance a subtle difference in or shade of meaning,

expression, or sound.

Impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought
or care.