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cynical (adj)
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doubtful or distrusful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives
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ambivalent (adj)
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having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea; uncertain
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demagogue (n)
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a leader who appeals to citizens emotions to obtain power
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demure (adj)
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quiet and modest; reserved
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intrepid (adj)
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without fear; brave
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destitute (adj)
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extremely poor; lacking necessities
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erudite (adj)
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scholarly; learned
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dilemma (n)
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a difficult choice between unfavorable options; a seemingly unsolvable problem
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culmination (n)
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the hightest point of attainment the end or climax
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concur (v)
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to be of the same opinion; to agree with
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