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Exploring Vocabulary with Rancor and Disparity: Unit 5

In this vocabulary unit, we delve into words that express strong emotions and social dynamics. Key terms include "rancor," which signifies extreme hatred, illustrated by a couple's heated arguments leading to divorce. We explore "inexorable," reflecting the unavoidable rise of a celebrity, alongside "contentious," which highlights how discussions can ignite controversy. Other terms like "terse," "acclimate," "adamant," "prudent," "unscathed," "ostensible," and "disparity" further enrich our understanding of language, emphasizing the nuances of human experience and social interactions.

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Exploring Vocabulary with Rancor and Disparity: Unit 5

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  1. Rancor to Disparity Vocabulary Unit 5

  2. rancor • Extreme hatred; ill-will • The couple argued with so much rancor they decided to divorce.

  3. inexorable • Unrelenting; unavoidable • Her husband could not adjust to the celebrity’s inexorable rise to power.

  4. contentious • Causing controversy or argument • Their dinnertime conversation turned contentious when the topic of his former girlfriend came up.

  5. terse • brief and to the point • If I need an answer to my question, I prefer that it be terse than long-winded and loquacious.

  6. acclimate • To adjust or become accustomed to a new environment • The deer have been having trouble acclimating to the suburban sprawl.

  7. adamant • Unyielding; firm in opinion • She was adamant in her decision to join the military, even though her mom wanted her to go to college.

  8. prudent • Wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment • A president has to be prudentwhen making decisions, as so much can be at stake.

  9. unscathed • Unharmed or uninjured • It was a miracle, that he left the accident relatively unscathed.

  10. ostensible • Professed or pretended; not necessarily true • She was ostensibly wealthy, or at least everyone presumed so from the way she dressed.

  11. disparity • Inequality or difference • There was a great disparity in the size of the two dogs.

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