Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT: Lesson 7
About this set
Created by:
monkey1617 on December 1, 2010
Subjects:
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
27 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 cynical | adj. doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives |
| Synonym for "cynical" | skeptical |
| Antonyms of "cynical" | idealistic; optimistic |
| ambivalent | adj. having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide |
| Synonyms for "ambivalent" | uncertain; wavering |
| Antonyms for "ambivalent" | certain; resolute |
| demagogue | n. a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power |
| Synonym for "demagogue" | rabble-rouser |
| demure | adj. quiet and modest; reserved |
| synonym for "demure" | prim |
| antonym for "demure | indiscreet |
| intrepid | adj. without fear; brave |
| synonyms for "intrepid" | bold; fearless |
| antonym for "intrepid" | cowardly |
| destitute | adj. extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter |
| synonyms for "destitute" | impoverished; penniless |
| antonym for "destitute" | affluent |
| erudite | adj. scholarly; learned |
| synonym for "erudite" | educated |
| antonyms for "erudite" | unlettered; illiterate |
| dilemma | n. a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options |
| culmination | n. the highest point of attainment; the end or climax |
| synonym for "culmination" | apex |
| antonym for "culmination" | nadir |
| concur | v. to be of the same opinion; to agree with |
| synonyms for "concur" | support; agree |
| antonyms for "concur" | dispute; differ |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.