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AP LangVocab List 26
Twenty-sixth list of 15 words for the 2st semester of AP Lang and Comp
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Blather | (verb) to gabble or talk ridiculously; to talk nonsense or discuss meaningless issues |
| Flout | (verb) to brazenly or openly break a law, regulation, or tradition (not to be confused with 'flaunt') |
| Serendipity | (noun) the quality of coming upon important insights or discoveries by accident |
| Boorish | (adjective) offensive; lacking manners, cavity, or consideration |
| Affinity | (noun) a natural attraction or inherent similarity between two things; to like almost by instinct |
| Primordial | (adjective) original, at the very first position of a sequence |
| Titular | (adjective) by title only; technically (or in name only) but without the necessary power or attributes |
| Vagary | (noun) an unexpected or seemingly capricious turn of events; a development that is unpredictable |
| Verbiage | (noun) unnecessary words; superfluous or overwrought language |
| Abscond | (verb) to depart quickly and in secret, especially to avoid criminal charges |
| Abnegate | (verb) to renounce, surrender or deny the privilege to oneself; to deny something vital or important |
| Minion | (noun) a follower who is slave-like or obsequious; unquestioning follower |
| Scruple | (noun) a feeling arising from principles or morals (or a sense of conscience) |
| Aegis | (noun) protection, sponsorship, patronage |
| Proselytize | (verb) to convert (a person) from one belief or faith to another |