Question

Medals & fan anybody ?
Complete the sentence in a way that shows you comprehend the meaning of the boldfaced word.
1. His cynical attitude makes other people…
2. A demagogue like Stalin can successfully persuade people to…
3. Miriam was ambivalent about taking her new promotion at work because…
4. The family next door liked to show their affluence by…
5. Sean was a virtuous man because…

Answer 1

the bolded words are...
1)cynical
2)demagogue
3)ambivalent
4)affluence
5)virtuous

Answer 2

Well, okay, let's do this first..

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Cynical : concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them.

Demagogue: a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Ambivalent: having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Affluence: the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Virtuous:having or showing high moral standards

Answer 5

thanks, but im trying to complete the sentences so it can make sense.

Answer 6

Now that we have the lovely definitions of these words, what can you end the sentences with?
Like for the first one.

His cynical attitude makes other people annoyed/upset/irritated.

Answer 7

thanks. Can the 2nd one be: A demagogue like Stalin can successfully persuade people to be on his side?

Answer 8

Yes. That's a perfect sentence. :)

Answer 9

Miriam was ambivalent about taking her new promotion at work because this is her first job. is that good ?

Answer 10

Yes, that works.

Answer 11

The family next door liked to show their affluence by having nice expensive cars. Does this work or should i make it to where it has to do more with the word ?

Answer 12

Always make it so it has to do with the word.

The family next door liked to show their affluence by buying expensive cars and big garden fountains.

Answer 13

thanks (: do you have any suggestions for the last one ?

Answer 14

Sean was a virtuous man because he showed respect for people's values and had high moral standards.

Answer 15

Okay :) Thank you so much, i appreciate it .

Answer 16

No problem. If you need more help, just tag me :)

Answer 17

Forsure :)

Answer 18

all courses or just english ?

Answer 19

Anything that isn't math, I can help in.
I'm not as good in math but Science, History, and English I can help in.