vocab Lesson 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; unable to decide

Question 6

Destitue

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

A. Outrageous insult ; often public

Question 10

Erudite

Answer 10

Scholarly ; learned

Question 11

Culmination

Answer 11

the higest point of attainment ; the end of a climax

Question 12

Rend

Answer 12

To tear apart violently

Question 13

Demagogue

Answer 13

A leader who appeals to citizens’ emotions in order to obtain power

Question 14

Concur

Answer 14

To be of the same opinion ; to agree with

Question 15

Lobby

Answer 15

To try to persuade officials to support or reject a cause