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APLang Unit 3 Vocab
| Term | Definition | Part of Speech |
|---|---|---|
| accolade | high praise, an honor, or an award given to recognize someone's achievement or merit; in the work of public relations. | noun |
| apprehension | anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. | noun |
| cajole | to persuade someone gently by flattery or coaxing. | verb |
| daunt | to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or overwhelmed. | verb |
| dispel | to make something (like a doubt, fear, or rumor) disappear or scatter. | verb |
| expedite | to speed up or make a process happen faster. | verb |
| hallowed | greatly respected, holy, or sacred. | adjective |
| impoverished | poor or lacking resources; weakened or drained of strength. | adjective |
| integrity | the quality of being honest, moral, and having strong ethical principles. | noun |
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian who demands exact obedience. | noun |
| pacifist | a person who believes in peace and refuses to support war or violence. | noun |
| plausible | seeming believable, reasonable, or possible. | adjective |
| propitious | favorable; giving a good chance of success; promising. | adjective |
| solemnity | the state of being serious, formal, or dignified. | noun |
| tirade | a long, angry, critical speech. | noun |