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AP Lang Lessons 7&8
Vocab
Question | Answer |
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gibberish | unintelligible speech |
inimical | harmful |
nexus | a link |
coeval | from the same time period |
dilatory | dallying |
convoluted | complex |
entreat | implore |
anecdote | a narrative |
incumbent | essential |
churlish | rude |
promulgate | to announce |
staid | solemn |
livid | extremely angry |
lurid | shocking |
cogent | convincing |
pander | to exploit others' weaknesses |
otiose | useless |
puerile | childish |
aleatory | dependent on luck or chance |
asperity | severity |
renunciation | rejection |
unimpeachable | unquestionable |
inveigh | to protest |
lionize | exalt |
allay | to relieve |
vitiate | to contaminate |
recalcitrant | unwilling |
exegesis | an analysis |
ameliorate | to improve |
profligate | wasteful and immoral |