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Vocab List 10

AP Lang

TermDefinition
accumen n. the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
adjudicate v. make a formal judgment or decision about a problem; act as a judge in a competition; pronounce or declare judicially
anachronism n. a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists
apocryphal adj. of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
disparity n. a great difference
dissimulate v. to conceal or disguise (feelings, thoughts, character)
empirical adj. based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
flamboyant adj. tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
fulsome adj. complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree; of large size or quantity, abundant
immolate v. kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning
imperceptible adj. impossible to perceive (become aware or conscious of)
lackey n. a servant / v. behave servilely to
liaison n. communication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations
monolithic adj. formed of a single large block of stone; large, powerful, indivisible and uniform
mot juste n. the exact, appropriate word
nihilism n. the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless
patrician n. an aristocrat or nobleman / adj. belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy
propitiate v. to win or regain the favor of by doing something that pleases them
sic v. to attack (let loose to chase or attack)
sublimate v. divert or modify into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity
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