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Ch.2 Vocabulary

Ch.2 Vocabulary. 1) skeptically (adv) to show doubt or disbelief; to question EX : My mom skeptically looked over the Lotto numbers as the newsman read the winning numbers. Ch.2 Vocabulary. 2) mollified (verb) to soothe in temper EX: The nanny mollified the crying baby.

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Ch.2 Vocabulary

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  1. Ch.2 Vocabulary • 1) skeptically • (adv) to show doubt or disbelief; to question EX: My mom skeptically looked over the Lotto numbers as the newsman read the winning numbers.

  2. Ch.2 Vocabulary • 2) mollified • (verb) to soothe in temper EX: The nanny mollified the crying baby.

  3. Ch.2 Vocabulary • 3) derogatory • (adj) expressing a low opinion of something or something; disrespectful • EX: The teenager made a derogatory comment about the girl, making her cry.

  4. Ch.2 Vocabulary • 4) profound • (adj) having great knowledge or understanding of s/t EX: My teacher’s profound statement made me realize how much he knows about the Civil War.

  5. Ch.2 Vocabulary – • 5) complacent • (adj) satisfied w/ how things are and not wanting to change them EX: She was complacent about sharing her room with her sister, and never complained.

  6. Ch.2 Vocabulary • 6) apprehensive • (adj) afraid that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen EX: I was apprehensive about how I’d do on the test since I didn’t study much.

  7. Ch. 2 Helpful diction (matching) D C tick – mattress covering swamper – a handy man who performs odd jobs stable buck – a black man who works in a stable where horses are kept skinner – a mule driver A B

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