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Chapter 6-7 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cynical | doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives. |
| Ambivalent | unable to decide; having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea |
| demagogue (dem e gog) | a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain powe |
| demure (di myoor) | quiet and modest, reserved |
| intrepid (in trep id) | without fear; brave |
| destitute (des ti toot) | extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter |
| erudite (er ye dit) | scholarly; learned |
| dilemma | a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options |
| culmination | the highest point of attainment; the end or climax |
| concur | to agree |
| abate (e bat) | to lessen in violence or intensity |
| decorum | proper behavior; conformity to accepted standards of conduct |
| abhor | to detest; hate strongly |
| dole | to distribute; to give out sparingly |
| gamut | the whole range or extent |
| extrovert | one who is outgoing; or energized |
| 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 |
| austere | stern; severe; plain |