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AP Lang Lessons 7&8
Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |