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