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AP Lang Vocab List 3

Third list of 15 words for the 1st semester of AP Lang and Comp

TermDefinition
Rhetoric (noun) the art of using language effectively and persuasively; language that is elaborate, pretentious, insincere or intellectually vacuous
Censure (verb) to criticize or reproach in a very strong manner (can be used as a noun as well)
Interminable (adjective) unending, wearisome
Aphorism (noun) a tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; adage
Feign (verb) to make up (like an excuse); to pretend
Nuance (noun) a subtle variation in meaning, feeling or tone
Caustic (adjective) harsh, biting, severely critical
Sophistry (noun) a plausible but misleading or fallacious argument; faulty reasoning
Fiduciary (adjective) of or relating to holding something in trust for another (can also be used as a noun)
Incipient (adjective) first stage of existence; just beginning to exist or to be noticed
Pugnacious (adjective) quarrelsome; natural disposition to fight
Castigate (verb) to punish in order to correct; to criticize severely, often publicly
Gauche (adjective) lacking social polish; tactless
Verdant (adjective) green with vegetation -- full of life; green; unsophisticated or inexperienced
Truncheon (noun) a club or shaft of a sward(archaic if used as a verb, to beat with a club)
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