Vocabulary #7

Question 1

To change the order of or place of, especially letters words, or musical notes

Answer 1

Transpose

Question 2

A choice between two unpleasant or difficult options

Answer 2

Dilemma

Question 3

Using mocking or scornful humor

Answer 3

Sardonic

Question 4

A student or recent graduate working as an apprentice while learning a job

Answer 4

Intern

Question 5

Having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, place, thing, or idea; unable to decide

Answer 5

Ambivalent

Question 6

Extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter

Answer 6

Destitute

Question 7

Quiet and modest, reserved

Answer 7

Demure

Question 8

Without fear; brave

Answer 8

Intrepid

Question 9

An outrageous insult, often public

Answer 9

Affront

Question 10

Scholarly; learned

Answer 10

Erudite

Question 11

The highest point of attainment; the end of climax

Answer 11

Culmination

Question 12

To tear apart violently

Answer 12

Rend

Question 13

A leader who appeals to citizens’ emotions to obtain power

Answer 13

Demagogue

Question 14

To be of the same opinion; to agree with

Answer 14

Concur

Question 15

To try to persuade officials to support or reject a cause

Answer 15

Lobby