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Week 30 Vocab
Vocabulary Words for AP English Lang. and Comp.
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English
12th Grade
04/05/2013

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Term
Comprehension (n)
Definition
1. understanding; the ability to grasp an idea
2. perception of understanding
Term
Catalog (n/v/adj)
Definition
1. itemized list (record) [n]
2. list of a library's contents [n]
3. to enter into a list [n]
4. having to do with mail-order [adj]
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Hierarchy (n)
Definition
1. organized by rank
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Syllogism (n)
Definition
1. logical argument in the form of "if x is true, then y is also true" (deductive reasoning)
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Iconoclast (n)
Definition
1. a person who attacks esteemed beliefs, concepts, principles, and laws, as well as traditional institutions
2. a destroyer of sacred items or religious idols
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Ramifications (n)
Definition
1. subdivisions of a complex system
2. outcomes
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Vestigial (adj)
Definition
1. relating to a mark or remainder of something no longer present
2. in science, relating to evolution, where a structure has reduced its size or function during the evolution of the species
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Collate (v)
Definition
1. arrange in order (assemble)
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Peremptory (adj)
Definition
1. in a commanding way (imperative)
2. dictatorial
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Mitigate (v)
Definition
1. make less severe in force, pain, wrath, grief, or any negativity (lessen)
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Perjury (n)
Definition
1. telling lies under oath (false testimony)
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Egalitarianism (n)
Definition
1. belief in the equality of all people
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Recant (v)
Definition
1. retract or take back a statement (withdraw)
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Gratis (adv/adj)
Definition
1. without payment (free) [adv/adj]
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Recapitulate (v)
Definition
1. summarize
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Petulant (adj)
Definition
1. sulky (sullen) yet quick irritation over a trivial matter
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Supercilious (adj)
Definition
1. haughty (proud, arrogant)
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Paucity (n)
Definition
1. scantiness (rareness)
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Rarefy (v)
Definition
1. to make rare
2. to thin
Term
Turgid (adj)
Definition
1. swollen and distended
2. pompous and pretentious
Term
Guile (n)
Definition
1. cunning (craftiness)
Term
Phlegmatic (adj)
Definition
1. calm and not easily excited
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Redress (v)
Definition
1. put something right that's wrong
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Surreptitiously (adv)
Definition
1. stealthily (furtively)
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Conundrum (n)
Definition
1. a riddle that uses a pun or play on words
2. a puzzle
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