voacb chapter 7

Question 1

Transpose

Answer 1

To change the order or place of, especially letters, words, or musical notes

Question 2

Dilemma

Answer 2

A choice between two unpleasant or difficult options

Question 3

Sardonic

Answer 3

Using mocking or scornful humor

Question 4

Intern

Answer 4

A student or recent graduate working as an apprentice while learning a job.

Question 5

Ambivalent

Answer 5

Having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea means being unable to decide.

Question 6

Destitute

Answer 6

Extremely poor, lacking necessities like food and shelter.

Question 7

Demure

Answer 7

Quiet and modest; reserved

Question 8

Intrepid

Answer 8

Without fear, brave

Question 9

Affront

Answer 9

An outrageous insult, often public

Question 10

Erudite

Answer 10

Scholarly, learned

Question 11

Culmination

Answer 11

Highest point of attainment, the end or climax.

Question 12

Rend

Answer 12

To tear apart, violently

Question 13

Demagogue

Answer 13

A leader who appeals to citizens’ emotions to obtain power.

Question 14

Concur

Answer 14

To have the same opinion, to agree with

Question 15

Lobby

Answer 15

To try to persuade officials to support or reject a cause.