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Vocabulary AP Lang
vocab lists 1 thru 14
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Language - English
11th Grade
01/01/2011

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Adroit
Definition
dexterous, skillful in the use of hands, ingenious
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Alacrity
Definition
cheerfulness, readiness to serve, quickness in thought or action
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Antipathy
Definition
a strong dislike, a repugnancy, a revulsion
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Astute
Definition
cunning, crafty
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Augment
Definition
to increase, to grow larger; / n. = an increase
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Augur
Definition
fortune teller, soothsayer; / v.t. = to prognosticate, predict, foretell
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Bellicose
Definition
warlike, disposed to fight
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Bon mot
Definition
a jest, a witty, clever saying
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Contrite
Definition
deeply affected with grief, showing remorse, guilt; / n. = one who is contrite
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Demur
Definition
to delay; to take exception to / n. = a stop, pause, or delay
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Deplore
Definition
to lament, mourn
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Impunity
Definition
exemption from punishment, penalty, injury
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Integral
Definition
complete, necessary to make whole / n. = a whole or entire thing
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Invariable
Definition
(in math) a constant; / adj. = does not vary
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Invective
Definition
a violent verbal attack, vituperation, an abusive word
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Latent
Definition
lying hidden, underdeveloped, dormant
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Macabre
Definition
gruesome, grim, horrible, ghastly
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Obdurate
Definition
not easily moved to pity, not repenting, stubborn
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Paean
Definition
a loud, joyous song
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Paragon
Definition
a model, pattern of superior excellence; / v.t. = poetic, to put side by side; to compare
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Petulant
Definition
impatient, irritable, bad-tempered
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Prolific
Definition
producing many young, fruitful, abounding
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Recalcitrant
Definition
refusing to obey authority; / n. = one who refuses to…
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Vacillate
Definition
to sway to and fro, to fluctuate, to waiver in mind
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Voracious
Definition
greedy in eating; eager in pursuit; insatiable
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