vocab 7 Flashcards
1
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a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options
A
dilemma
2
Q
using mocking or scornful humor
A
sardonic
3
Q
a student or recent graduate working as an apprentice while learning a job
A
intern
4
Q
having opposing attitudes or feeling toward a person, thing, or idea
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ambivalent
5
Q
extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter
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destitute
6
Q
quiet and modest; reserved
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demure
7
Q
without fear; brave
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intrepid
8
Q
am outrageous insult, often public
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affront
9
Q
scholarly; learned
A
erudite
10
Q
the highest point of attainment; the end of a climax
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culmination
11
Q
to tear apart violently
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rend
12
Q
a leader who appeals to citizens emotions to obtain power
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demagogue
13
Q
to be of the same opinion
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concur
14
Q
to try to persuade officials to support or reject a cause
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lobby
15
Q
faith or trust
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fid
