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semester 1 AP Lang exam
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English
11th Grade
01/12/2009

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recititude
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uprightness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
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tentative
Definition
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
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accumulate
Definition
collect or gather
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meticulously
Definition
marked by extreme care in treatment of details
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scrupulously
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with extreme conscientiousness
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implements
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a.) pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue b.)apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
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callous
Definition
emotionally hardened
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irate
Definition
feeling or showing extreme anger
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jovial
Definition
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
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gaffe
Definition
a socially awkward or tactless act
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pivotal
Definition
being of crucial importance
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enigma
Definition
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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generous
Definition
more than adequate
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paradoxically
Definition
a self-contradiction
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sovereign
Definition
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
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subdued
Definition
quieted and under control
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cunning
Definition
shrewdness in deception
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cunning
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shrewdness in deception
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devaluation
Definition
the reduction of something's value or worth
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aesthetic
Definition
a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
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prepubescent
Definition
at the age immediately before puberty; often marked by accelerated growth
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unhindered
Definition
not slowed or blocked or interfered with
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mutilating
Definition
destroy or injure severely
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debility
Definition
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
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ablution
Definition
the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
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punctilious
Definition
marked by precise accordance with details
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sadism
Definition
sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others
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lacerating
Definition
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
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preponderantly
Definition
much greater in number or influence
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neophyte
Definition
a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
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plausible
Definition
appearing to merit belief or acceptance
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invariably
Definition
not liable to or capable of change
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inherent
Definition
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
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conciliatory
Definition
overcoming animosity or hostility
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Haggard
Definition
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
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Travails
Definition
use of physical or mental energy; work hard
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Facades
Definition
a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant
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Plethora
Definition
extreme excess
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Ecclesiastical
Definition
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
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Irreparable
Definition
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
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Patriarchs
Definition
any of the early Biblical characters regarded as fathers of the human race
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Archetype
Definition
an original model on which something is patterned
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Gamut
Definition
a complete extent or range
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Myriad
Definition
a large indefinite number
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reticent
Definition
cool and formal in manner
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Compulsory
Definition
required by rule
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Compulsory
Definition
required by rule
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Recourse
Definition
act of turning to for assistance
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Manic
Definition
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
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Indentured
Definition
bound by contract
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Inconceivable
Definition
totally unbelieveable
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Mired
Definition
entangled or hindered
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blithe
Definition
carefree and happy and lighthearted
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anomalous
Definition
deviating from the general or common order or type
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apathetic
Definition
marked by a lack of interest
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apathetic
Definition
marked by a lack of interest
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apathetic
Definition
marked by a lack of interest
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baleful
Definition
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
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bemuse
Definition
cause to be confused emotionally
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congruous
Definition
suitable or appropriate together
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degradation
Definition
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
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disarm
Definition
remove offensive capability from
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exaction
Definition
act of demanding or levying by force or authority
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guerdon
Definition
a reward or payment
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guerdon
Definition
a reward or payment
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guerdon
Definition
a reward or payment
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incredulous
Definition
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
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oblique
Definition
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angular
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portent
Definition
a sign of something about to happen
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vanquished
Definition
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
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