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AP English Vocab List
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40
English
12th Grade
10/12/2011

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Brazen
Definition
shameless or impudent
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Compunction
Definition
any uneasiness or hesitation about the rightness of an action
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Din
Definition
a loud, confused noise
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Edict
Definition
an order issued by an authority
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Indiscretion
Definition
lack of descretion
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Perquisites
Definition
a gratuity or tip
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Sepulcher
Definition
a tomb, grave, or burial site
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Suppliant
Definition
expressing entreaty or supplication
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Tumult
Definition
violent commotion, or disturbance of a crowd
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Marauding
Definition
engaged in raiding for plunder
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Admonish
Definition
to caution, advise, or counsel against something
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Akimbo
Definition
with hand on hip and elbow bent outward
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Lassitude
Definition
weariness of body or mind from strain
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Licentious
Definition
sexually unrestrained
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Muse
Definition
to think thoroughly; a goddess or power of inspiration
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Pecuniary
Definition
of or pertaining to money
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Plight
Definition
a dismal condition, state, or situation
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Presumptuous
Definition
impertinently bold
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Subversive
Definition
liable to subvert (overthrow a government)
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Vacuous
Definition
without content; empty
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Avocation
Definition
something a person does in addition to principal occupation, especial for pleasure; a hobby
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Callous
Definition
made hard or hardened
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Capricious
Definition
subject to, led by, or indicative of caprice or whim; erratic
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Disparity
Definition
Lack of similarity or equality
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Efficacy
Definition
power to produce the desired or intended effect
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Epistle
Definition
a letter often used to describe a long leter in an elivated style
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Hospice
Definition
place of lodging for travelers or pilgrims, especially one kept by a religious order
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Impetus
Definition
a moving force; impulse
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Moribund
Definition
in a dying state; near death
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Vacillate
Definition
to sway unsteadily; waver; totter; stagger
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Akin
Definition
related by blood
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Corroborate
Definition
to make more certain; to confirm
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inexorable
Definition
unyielding; unalterable
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Insipid
Definition
without distinctive, interesting or stimulating qualities
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Nefarious
Definition
wicked; villaneous
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Physiognomy
Definition
the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character
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Retinue
Definition
a body of retainers in attendance upon an important personage; suite
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Tedium
Definition
the quality or state of being wearisom; tediousness
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torrid
Definition
ardent; passionate
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Affront
Definition
an offense to one's dignity or self- respect
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