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Vocab Power Plus 6+7
Vocab Power Plus Lesson 6&7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to forgive or overlook an offense | condone |
| a slight or subtle degree of difference | nuance |
| an expert in matters of culture, food, or wine | connoisseur |
| a mystery; something seemingly inexplicable | enigma |
| lack of interest; state of not caring | apathy |
| excessively eager to deliver unasked-for or unwanted help | officious |
| belief or trust | credence |
| having a buoyant, self-confident air; brisk and crisp | jaunty |
| one who merely dabbles in an art or a science | dilettante |
| an organized group of people with an obsessive devotion to a person or set of principles | cult |
| doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives | cynical |
| having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide | ambivalent |
| a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power | demagogue |
| quiet and modest; reserved | demure |
| without fear; brave | intrepid |
| extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter | destitute |
| scholarly; learned | erudite |
| a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options | dilemma |
| the highest point of attainment; the end or climax | culmination |
| to be of the same opinion; to agree with | concur |