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Sadlier A U2 wk2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ARID | (adj) extremely dry; uninteresting, dull |
| arid | Although California leads the nation in farming, crops won't grow in its most _____ regions. |
| CONFRONT | (v) to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with |
| confront | In court, defendants can _____ their accusers in a controlled setting. |
| DEPICT | (v) to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture |
| depict | The painter chose to _____ a plain prairie landscape using bold colors and shadows. |
| HYPOCRITE | (n) a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person |
| hypocrite | The speaker who said one thing but did something else entirely was regarded as a _____ . |
| SERENE | (adj) peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of strom; majestic, grand |
| serene | How does she manage to stay so _____ in the face of such chaos? |
| FORTITUDE | strength of mind that enables a person to handle danger, pain or challenges with courage |
| fortitude | The most successful people in life demonstrate a _____ that others want to imitate to create their own achievement. |