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cynical
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doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives
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ambivalent
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having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide
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demagogue
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a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power
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demure
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quiet and reserved; modest
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intrepid
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without fear; brave
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destitute
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extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter
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erudite
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scholarly; learned
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dilemma
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a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options
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culmination
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the highest point of attainment; the end or climax
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concur
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to be of the same opinion; to agree with
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