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doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives
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cynical
adj. Syn: skeptical Ant: idealistic, optomistic |
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having opposite attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; unable to decide
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ambivalent
adj. Syn: uncertain; wavering Ant: certain; resolute |
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Keith made the _____ observation that Jaime's new girlfriend was probably just interested in his money.
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cynical
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Doug felt _____ about his job; although he hated the pressure, he loved the challenge.
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ambivalent
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a leader who appeals to citizen's emotions to obtain power
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demagogue
n. Syn: rabble-rouser |
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quiet and modest; reserved
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demure
adj. Syn: prim Ant: indiscreet |
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The _____ evoked the sympathy of the public to justify his crimes in office.
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demagogue
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Her _____ behavior was really a ruse to cover up her criminal nature.
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demure
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without fear; brave
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intrepid
adj. Syn: bold; fearless Ant: cowardly |
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The _____ warrior did not even flinch when the tiger leapt from the tree.
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intrepid
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extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter
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destitute
adj. Syn: impoverished; penniless Ant: affluent |
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Because they had no insurance, they were left _____ when their house burned down.
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destitute
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scholarly; learned
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erudite
adj. Syn: educated Ant: unlettered; illiterate |
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Not much of a scholar, Justin was intimidated by his _____ girlfriend.
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erudite
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a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options
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dilemma
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Whether to repair my old car or purchase a new one was a real _____.
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dilemma
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the highest point of attainment; the end or climax
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culmination
n. Syn: apex Ant: nadir |
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WInning the state tournament was the _____ of a great basketball season.
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culmination
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to be of the same opinion; to agree with
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concur
v. Syn: supporting; agree Ant: dispute; differ |
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I _____ that we should keep this meeting short.
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concur
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