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AP Lang. Vocab
Lumpkins vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adjunct | something added to another thing but not essential to it. |
| bellwether | a person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry |
| caterwaul | to make a very loud and unpleasant sound |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary or improbable |
| effete | lacking strength, courage, or spirit |
| fait accompli | something that has been done and cannot be changed |
| hidebound | not willing to accept new or different ideas |
| hierarchy | a group that controls an organization and is divided into different levels |
| laissez-faire | a policy that allows businesses to operate with very little interference from the government |
| liturgy | fixed set of ceremonies, words, etc., that are used during public worship in a religion |
| morass | any confusing or troublesome situation |
| noisome | very unpleasant or disgusting |
| oblivious | not conscious or aware of someone or something |
| poltroon | a spiritless coward |
| proselyte | a new convert (as to a faith or cause) |
| quasi | resembling; seeming; virtual |
| raillery | friendly joking about or with somebody |
| ribald | vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous. |
| supine | lying on the back, face or front upward. |
| vignette | a short written description |
| aegis | protection; support |
| apprise | to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by of) |
| bibulous | Excessively fond of drinking alcohol. |
| claque | a group of persons hired to applaud an act or performer. |
| deracinate | Tear (something) up by the roots. |
| exegesis | critical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text |
| indigenous | Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native |
| lachrymose | suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful. |
| lexicon | The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge |
| melee | A confused fight, skirmish, or scuffle; confused mass of people |
| microcosm | anything that is regarded as a world in miniature |
| minuscule | very small. |
| obfuscate | to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy |
| paternalism | restricting someone for their supposed best interest |
| polarize | to divide into sharply opposing factions, political groups, etc |
| purview | The scope of the influence or concerns of something |
| sanguine | cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident |
| solecism | any error, impropriety, or inconsistency |
| vassal | A person or country in a subordinate (serving) position to another |
| verisimilitude | The appearance of being true or real |
| ancillary | subordinate; subsidiary |
| bowdlerize | Remove material that is considered improper or offensive from a text |
| condescend | Show feelings of superiority; be patronizing |
| cozen | to cheat, deceive, or trick |
| enclave | any small, distinct area or group enclosed or isolated within a larger one |
| forte | a person's strong suit, or most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill; something that one excels in |
| gratis | Without charge; free |
| icon | A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something |
| interstice | a small or narrow space or interval between things or parts, especially when one of a series of alternating uniform spaces and parts |
| macrocosm | the total or entire complex structure of something |
| mountebank | A person who deceives others, especially in order to trick them out of their money |
| paeon | A metrical foot of one long syllable and three short syllables in any order |
| persiflage | Light and slightly contemptuous mockery |
| plethora | A large or excessive amount of (something) |
| pragmatic | Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations |
| quizzical | questioning or puzzled |
| rapacity | given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed |
| schism | A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief. |
| therapeutic | Having a good effect on the body or mind; contributing to a sense of well-being |
| virtuoso | a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field |
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H.Raja
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