Lesson 7/8 Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 cynical | (adj.) doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives |
| ambivalent | (adj.) having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide |
| demagogue | (n.) a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power |
| demure | (adj.) quiet and modest; reserved |
| intrepid | (adj.) without fear; brave |
| destitute | (adj.) extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter |
| erudite | (adj.) scholarly, learned |
| dilemma | (n.) a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options |
| culmination | (n.) the highest point of attainment; the end or climax |
| concur | (v.) to be of the same opinion; to agree with |
| abate | (v.) to lessen in violence or intensity |
| decorum | (n.) conformity to accepted standards of conduct; proper behavior |
| abhor | (v.) to detest; to hate strongly |
| dole | (v.) to distribute; to give out sparingly |
| gamut | (n.) the whole range or extent |
| extrovert | (n.) one who is outgoing; one who is energized rather than drained by interactions with others |
| droll | (adj.) amusing in an odd or whimsical way |
| duplicity | (n.) intentional deceit in speech or conduct |
| effigy | (n.) a crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group |
| austere | (adj.) stern; severe; plain |
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