Ender's Game Vocab 2

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What does 'stolid' mean?

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Showing little or no emotion; not easily stirred or moved.

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What does 'insolent' mean?

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Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

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What does 'magnanimous' mean?

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Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

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What does 'contemptuous' mean?

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Showing contempt; scornful.

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What does 'obscure' mean?

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Not discovered or known about; uncertain.

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Use 'stolid' in a sentence.

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The stolid man did not react to the shocking news.

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Use 'insolent' in a sentence.

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The insolent student spoke back to the teacher.

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Use 'magnanimous' in a sentence.

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Despite losing the game, he was magnanimous in defeat.

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Use 'contemptuous' in a sentence.

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She gave a contemptuous laugh at his foolish idea.

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Use 'obscure' in a sentence.

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The meaning of the ancient text remained obscure to scholars.