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Lesson 7 SAT PowerPl
Term | Definition |
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cynical | adj. doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives |
ambivalent | adj. having opposing attitudes or feeling 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 |
syn cynical | skeptical |
ant cynical | idealistic; optimistic |
syn ambivalent | uncertain; wavering |
ant ambivalent | certain; resolute |
syn demagogue | rabble-rouser |
syn demure | prim |
ant demure | indiscreet |
syn intrepid | bold; fearless |
ant intrepid | cowardly |
syn destitute | impoverished; penniless |
ant destitute | affluent |
syn erudite | educated |
ant erudite | unlettered; illiterate |
syn dilemma | predicament; mess |
ant dilemma | solution |
syn culmination | apex |
ant culmination | nadir |
syn concur | support; agree |
ant concur | dispute; differ |