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Chapter 7 vocabulary

TermDefinitionfigure of speechAntonym/Synonym
concede admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it. " Our aunt hates to admit an error. She will never concede that she might be wrong " deny - accept
conservative averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. " Lauren's conservative relatives were shocked when she broke with tradition and wore a rose colored wedding gown" radical - traditional
contrary opposite in nature, direction, or meaning. " Claire's father insists that she share his views. He doesn't allow her to express an opinion contrary to his " same - opposite
denounce publicly declare to be wrong or evil. In Nazi Germany, anyone who publicly denounced Hitler as cruel or mad risked imprisonment, torture, and death. praise - condemn
deter discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. No one is sure how much the threat of capital punishment deters murder. encourage - dissuade
disclose make (secret or new information) known. When I applied for financial aid, I had to disclose my familys annual income. But it embarrassed me to reveal this information. hide - reveal
scapegoat a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency. Several girls put dye into their high school swimming pool, In need of a scapegoat, they blamed another student who knew nothing about the prank. heretic - victim
superficial existing or occurring at or on the surface. Sal and Anita are interested only in appearances. They are so superficial that its impossible to have a deep friendship with them. deep - outer
sustain strengthen or support physically or mentally. My diets usually last three days at the most. I cant sustain my willpower any longer than that. plague - comfort
transition the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. Mark's parents were amazed at how easily he made the transition from full time student to full time employee. long term - change
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