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Ap Euro vocab test 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Eclectic | deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources |
| Insidious | proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects |
| Unrequited | not returned in kind |
| Muse | a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist |
| Panacea | a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases |
| Quid Pro Quo | a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something |
| Doctrine | a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group |
| Perfunctory | an action or gesture carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection |
| Capricious | sudden change in behavior/mood |
| Nepotism | the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs |
| Posthumous | occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator |
| Nadir | the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization |
| Egalitarian | relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal rights and opportunities |
| Coup d’Etat | sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government |
| Penultimate | last but one in a series of things; second to last |
| Intrepid | fearless, adventurous |
| Abdicate | Renounce or give up one’s throne |
| Pariah | An outcast |
| avant-garde | New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature |
| Pogrom | An organized massacre of a particular ethnic group |
| Impetuous | acting without thought |
| Superfluous | unnecessary, especially through being more than enough |
| Egregious | outstandingly bad; shocking |
| Misnomer | a wrong or inaccurate name or designation |
| Laconic | using very few words |