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Team A words

Vindicate is a verb meaning to assert, maintain,or defend (aright,cause,etc.) against opposition or to uphold a claim. I found this word while looking through a list of words to know for the SAT. I think this word has good potential for use while makinh an argument in which you can support or justify a claim. (Corbin) [|Multitude:] is a noun meaning a great number, or it can be defined as the common people. I liked this word because it flows well in a sentence. I saw this word in an article I was reading over the weekend. (McKenna)

[|Trepidation:] a noun meaning fearful or nervous uneasiness. I found this word as a title for a song in a video game I love, and after looking up the definition, it suits the music and the game very well. Personally, it is one of my favorite words and I love to use it during horror stories or any kind of "dark" writing. An example could be "trepidation about your test grade". (Kellie)

Bluster is a verb meaning to roar as wind, or to be loud or noisy. I found this word on dictionary.com, and I also thought it fit well this week because of hurricane Sandy. (Katie)

Pragmatic is an adjective used to describe a word that is practical point of view. I found this word in the multiple choice for Dumpster Diving, and I don't think anyone knew what it meant. I think this word could be applied in argumentative essays, as a way of describing someone elses viewpoint. An example sentance is "His stance on the trial is very pragmatic considering how much emotion he has expended during its course." (Chandler)

[|Dolorous] is an adjective meaning full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful. I found this word on google. I believe the word "dolorous" sounds sad and mournful, which makes it easier to remember what it means. (Haylie)

Cantankerous is an adjective that means quarrelsome. I stumbled upon this word while reading Owen Meany. You could say, "a cantankerous, argumentive man". (Miranda)

[|Irascible] a adjective meaning irritable, short-tempered, or produced by anger. I found this word on the list previous words of the day. I picked it because I think it is a great alternate way to say testy or touchy. (Amber)

Indubitable an adjective meaning unquestionable. I indubitably forgot to complete my assignment.

__ Beatitude __ a noun meaning supreme blessedness or exalted happiness. I found this word on dictionary.com!