omgg ch 7 vocab #atadscared Flashcards
Transpose
To change the order or place of, especially letters, words, or musical notes
(V)
Dilemma
A choice between two unpleasant options
(N)
Sardonic
Using mocking or scornful humor
(ADJ)
Intern
A student or recent graduate working as an apprentice while learning a job
(N)
Ambivalent
Having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide. Mixed feelings
(ADJ)
Destitute
Extremely poor, lacking necessities like food and shelter
(ADJ)
demure
quite and modest; reserved
(ADJ)
intrepid
without fear, brave
(ADJ)
Affront
an outrageous insult, often public
(N)
Erudite
Scholarly; learned
(ADJ)
Culmination
The highest point of attainment; the end or climax
(N)
Rend
To tear apart violently
(V)
Demagogue
A leader who appeals to citizen emotions to obtain power
(N)
Concur
To be of the same opinion; agree with
(V)
Lobby
To try to persuade officials to support or reject a cause
(V)