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AP Lang List 4
List 4
26
English
12th Grade
05/02/2012

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Ambiguous
Definition
open to more than one interpretation
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Ambivalent
Definition
simultaneously having opposing feelings; uncertain
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Apathetic
Definition
feeling or showing little emotion
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Arbitrary
Definition
determined by impulse rather than reason
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Astute
Definition
shrewd; clever
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Capricious
Definition
impulsive and unpredictable
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clandestine
Definition
secretive
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Coup
Definition
a brilliantly executed plan
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Disingenuous
Definition
not straightforward; craftly
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Dubious
Definition
doubtful; of unlikely authenticity
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Equivocate
Definition
to avoid make a definite statement
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gesticulating
Definition
making gestures while speaking
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hypocrisy
Definition
the practice of pretending to be something one is not; insincerity
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Inconsequential
Definition
unimportant
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Indifferent
Definition
not caring one way or the other
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Ruse
Definition
a crafty trick
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Spontaneous
Definition
unplanned; naturally occurring
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Spurious
Definition
not genuine
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Stratagem
Definition
a clever trick used to deceive or outwit
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Superficial
Definition
concerned only with what is on the surface or obvious; shallow
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Surreptitiously
Definition
done by secretive means
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Tenuous
Definition
having little substance or strength
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trivial
Definition
of little importance or significance
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Wary
Definition
on guard
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Whimsical
Definition
subject to erratic behavior; unpredictable
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Wily
Definition
cunning
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