Vocab Chap. 7 & 8
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 cynical | adj. doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives (syn: skeptical; ant: idealistic, optimistic) |
| ambivalent | adj. having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide (syn: uncertain, wavering; ant: certain, resolute) |
| demagogue | n. a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power (syn: rabble-rouser) |
| demure | adj. quiet and modest; reserved (syn: prim; ant: indiscreet) |
| intrepid | adj. without fear; brave (syn: bold, fearless; ant: cowardly) |
| destitute | adj. extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter (syn: impoverished, penniless; ant: affluent) |
| erudite | adj. scholarly; learned (syn: educated; ant: unlettered, illiterate |
| dilemma | n. a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options |
| culmination | n. the highest point of attainment; the end or climax (syn: apex; ant: nadir |
| concur | v. to be of the same opinion; to agree with (syn: support, agree; ant: dispute, differ) |
| abate | v. to lessen in violence or intensity (syn: subside, decrease; ant: intensify, increase) |
| decorum | n. conformity to accepted standards of conduct; proper behavior (syn: propriety; ant: inappropriateness) |
| abhor | v. to detest; to hate strongly (syn: despise, loathe; ant: love, adore) |
| dole | v. to distribute; to give out sparingly (ant: hoard) |
| gamut | n. the whole range or extent |
| extrovert | n. one who is outgoing; one who is energized rather than drained by interactions with others (ant: introvert) |
| droll | adj. amusing in an odd or whimsical way (syn: quaint) |
| duplicity | n. intentional deceit in speech or conduct (syn: deception; ant: straightforwardness) |
| effigy | n. a crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group |
| austere | adj. stern; severe; plain (syn: strict, unadorned; ant: luxurious, indulgent) |
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