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List 2
AP Language and Composition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mollify | Reduce the severity of something |
| Ichthyologist | Fish scientist |
| Polyglot | Knowing many languages |
| Diaphanous | Semitransparent |
| Somniferous | Bringing sleep |
| Sinecure | An easy lucrative job |
| Soliloquy | Speech to oneself |
| Adherent | Supporter |
| Abjure | Renounce |
| Caustic | Burning |
| Confluence | A flowing together |
| Depose | Topple from power |
| Egomania | Self-obsession |
| Egregious | Outstandingly bad |
| Analgesic | Painkiller |
| Chiromancy | Palm reading |
| Oligarchy | Government by a few |
| Intractable | Stubborn |
| Intransigent | Not comprimising |
| Perfidious | Treacherous |
| Perspicuous | Brilliantly clear |
| Ingenuous | Innocent and naive |
| Circumlocution | Talking in circles |
| Gregarious | Sociable |
| Discursive | Rambling |