Lesson 7 Flashcards
1
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cynical
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inclined to distrust or deny the good ness or sincerity of human motive
2
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decorum
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conformity to accepted standards of conduct, proper behavior
3
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demagogue
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a leader who appeals to the emotions and prejudices of people especially to advance his own power
4
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demure
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quietly modest
5
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deprecate
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to express disapprove of, to depreciate one’s effort
6
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destitute
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extremely poor, lacking necessities like food and/or shelter
7
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diffident
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lacking in self-confidence, shy
8
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dilemma
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a difficulty choice, especially a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives
9
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dilettante
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one who studies an art or science for mere amusement
10
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disparity
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inequality, difference
