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AP LangVocab List 15

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

TermDefinition
Chimerical (adjective) merely imaginary; fanciful; fantastic
Gamut (noun) a complete extent or range
Perspicaious (adjective) acutely insightful and wise, mentally acute, keen
Introspective (adjective) prone to self-examination, seeing inwardly, contemplative
Contemtuous (adjective) expressing contempt or disdain; scornful
Conflagration (noun) a very intense and uncontrolled fire
Rue (verb) to lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over (noun) sorrow or regret
Congenial (adjective) having the same tastes, habits, or temperament; sympathetic; suited to one's needs or nature
Pejorative (adjective) degrading, disparaging, insulting (often toward a group or race)
Imbibe (verb) to drink, to absorb, to saturate
Efflorescent (adjective) blossoming; final stage of development of something (often used metaphorically)
Prevaricate (verb) to avoid revealing the true nature of one's position, actions, feelings, etc.; (ex, waffling on an issue, throwing up distractions or responding to questions evasively)
Clemency (noun) forbearance or mercy toward a wrongdoer or opponent; leniency in a case where circumstances warrant
Abstemious (adjective) consuming food and drink in moderation; restricted to bare necessities of live; of an austere or unassuming lifestyle
Procrustean (adjective) seeking to enforce doctrines or theories by violently eliminating all possible alternative viewpoints
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