Speak Marking Period 1 & 2 Vocab Review

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Downtrodden

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Oppressed; treated unfairly and cruelly, typically by those in power.

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Inconspicuous

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Not clearly visible or attracting attention; antonym is 'obvious'.

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Demure

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Reserved, modest, and shy; often used to describe a person, especially a woman.

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Wan

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Pale and weak; often used to describe someone's complexion.

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Abysmal

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Extremely bad or appalling; often used to describe conditions or situations.

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Eloquent

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Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; able to express ideas clearly and effectively.

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Oppressed

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Subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment; often used in social justice contexts.

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Antonym

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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Example of 'demure' in a sentence

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The demure student quietly answered the question.

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Pale

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Having a light color or lacking in color; often associated with illness or fear.