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Vocab Chapter 7 - 8
Vocabulary words for Chapters 7 through 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cynical | Doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives |
| Ambivalent | Uncertain; wavering in opinion |
| Demagogue | A leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power |
| Demure | Quiet and modest, reserved |
| Intrepid | Brave |
| Destitute | Extremely poor |
| Erudite | Scholarly, learned |
| Dilemma | A choice between two unpleasant or difficult options |
| Culmination | The highest point of attainment; the end or climax |
| Concur | To agree with |
| Abate | To lessen in violence or intensity |
| Decorum | Proper behavior |
| Abhor | To hate strongly |
| Dole | To distribute |
| Gamut | The whole range or extent |
| Extrovert | One who is outgoing; one who is energized by interactions with others |
| Droll | Amusing in an odd or whimsical way |
| Duplicity | Intentional deceit |
| Effigy | A crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group |
| Austere | Stern; severe; plain |