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Vocabulary 16
English AP Blake Vocab
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| Having the ability to predict what will happen; prescient | Prophetic |
| Mysterious or ambiguous in meaning; puzzling | Cryptic |
| Unable to be avoided; certain; necessary | Inevitable |
| Crying out noisily; clamorous | Vociferous |
| Lacking experience; innocent | Naive |
| Of large scope; inclusive; complete | Comprehensive |
| Pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled | Placid |
| Harsh in tone; caustic; cutting | Vitriolic |
| Bending readily; flexible | Pliant |
| Not biased; fair; just | Impartial |
| Made vulnerable; exposed; revealed | Compromised |
| To acknowledge as true or proper; admit; give in | Concede |
| A bitter attack or criticism; tirade | Diatribe |
| A retaliatory accusation; allegation; countercharge | Recrimination |
| To lessen in intensity; moderate | Mitigate |
| Pure; uncorrupted; unsullied | Pristine |
| Large in quantity or number | Copious |
| Delicate in meaning or intent; restrained | Subtle |
| Lacking self-confidence; hesitant | Diffident |
| One who expects a negative outcome; cynic | Pessimist |
| Something that strays from the central theme or idea; tangent | Digression |
| Remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen | Incisive |
| Moderate; not extreme; mild; pleasant | Temperate |
| To praise; extol | Laud |
| Having or showing offensive boldness; insolent | Impudent |