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Lesson 7 SAT PowerPl
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |