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Sec. 7 & 8
vocab section 7 and 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cynical | doubtful of human motives; skeptical |
| ambivalent | having opposite attitudes toward a person, thing, or idea. Unable to decide |
| demagogue | a leader who appeals to citizens emotions to obtain power |
| demure | quiet and modest |
| intrepid | without fear; brave |
| destitute | extremely poor |
| erudite | educated |
| dilemma | a choice between two unpleasant options |
| culmination | apex; acme |
| concur | agree |
| abate | subside;to lessen in violence |
| decorum | conformity to accepted standards of conduct |
| abhor | to detest |
| dole | to distribute |
| gamut | the whole range or extent |
| extrovert | one who is outgoing |
| droll | amusing in an odd or whimsical way |
| duplicity | intentional deceit in speech or conduct;deception |
| effigy | crude dummy representing a hated person or group |
| austere | strict; stern; severe; plain |