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15 Cards in this Set
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Transpose |
To change the order or place of,especially letters,words, or musical notes. |
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Dilemma |
A choice between two unpleasant or difficult options. |
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Sardonic |
Using mocking or scornful humor. |
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Intern |
A student or recent graduate working as an apprentice while learning a job. |
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Ambivalent |
Having opposed attitudes or feelings toward a person, place, or idea; unable to decide. |
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Destitute |
Extremeley poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter. |
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Demure |
Quiet and modest; reserved |
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Intrepid |
Without fear; brave |
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Affront |
An outrageous insult; often public |
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Erudite |
Scholarly; learned |
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Culmination |
The highest point of attainment; the end or climax |
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Rend |
To tear apart violently |
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Demagogue |
A leader who appeals to Citizens emotions to obtain power |
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Concur |
To be of the same opinion; to agree with |
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Lobby |
To try to persuade officials to support or reject a cause |
