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Vocab 2.4
AP Language
| term | def./syn./sent. |
|---|---|
| esoteric | intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. "esoteric philosophical debates" synonyms: abstruse, obscure |
| tribulation | a cause of great trouble or suffering. "the tribulations of being a megastar" synonyms: suffering, distress |
| bacchanal | 1.an occasion of wild and drunken revelry. 2.a priest, worshiper, or follower of Bacchus. |
| undermine | damage or weaken (someone or something), esp. gradually or insidiously. "this could undermine years of hard work" synonyms: sabotage, undercut |
| maverick | an unorthodox or independent-minded person. "a maverick among Connecticut Republicans" synonyms: individualist, nonconformist, free spirit |
| hedonist | a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker. "she was living the life of a committed hedonist" synonyms: sybarite, sensualist |
| somnolent | sleepy; drowsy. synonyms: sleepy, drowsy |
| diatribe | a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. "a diatribe against the Roman Catholic Church" synonyms: tirade, harangue |
| nihilist | someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief |
| alleviate | make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. "he couldn't prevent her pain, only alleviate it" synonyms: reduce, ease, relieve |
| banal | so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring. "songs with banal, repeated words" synonyms: trite, hackneyed, clichéd |
| urbane | (of a person, esp. a man) suave, courteous, and refined in manner. synonyms: suave, sophisticated |
| cajole | persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. "he hoped to cajole her into selling the house" synonyms: persuade, wheedle, coax |
| paradox | a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. "he has discovered that stepping back from his job has increased the rewards he gleans from it" synonyms: contradiction |
| admonish | warn or reprimand someone firmly. "she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven" synonyms: reprimand, rebuke |
| penitent | feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant. "a penitent expression" synonyms: repentant, contrite |
| iridescent | showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles. synonyms: opalescent, nacreous |
| nonchalant | (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. "she gave a nonchalant shrug" synonyms: calm, composed |
| stymie | prevent or hinder the progress of. "the changes must not be allowed to stymie new medical treatments" |
| accolade | an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit. "the ultimate official accolade of a visit by the president" synonyms: honor, privilege |
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