vocabulary: unit 6 & 7

Vocabulary: Unit 6 & 7

Make sure that you really know the meaning of

these words. Do not just memorize the definition!

CredenceNoun: belief in or acceptance of something as

true

Syn: faith, confidence

Ant: distrust

ApathyNoun: lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Syn: unresponsiveness

Ant: concerned

NuanceNoun: a subtle difference in or shade of

meaning, expression, or sound

Syn: variation

Ant: stagnant

ConnoisseurNoun: an expert in the matters of food and

culture.

Syn: specialist

Ant: rookie

OfficiousAdjective: excessively eager to deliver un-asked

for or un-wanted help.

Syn: meddlesome

Ant: slacker

DemureAdjective: reserved, modest, shy

Syn: diffident

Ant: outgoing

CulminationNoun: the highest or climactic point of

something

Syn: conclusion; high-point

Ant: beginning

AmbivalentAdjective: having mixed feelings or

contradictory ideas about something

Syn: uncertain

Ant: certain

IntrepidAdjective: fearless, adventurous

Syn: bold

Ant: frightening

EruditeAdjective: scholarly, learned

Syn: educated

Ant: ignorant