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AP English Unit 1

Unit 1 Vocab

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Adjunct Something added to something else as helpful or useful. [associate, addition]
bellwether indicator of trends, a leader. [initiator, ringleader]
caterwaul howl or screech like a cat. A harsh cry [whine, wail]
chimerical absurd; wildly impossible [fanciful]
effete lacking in wholesome vigor or energy; worn-out [decadent, enfeebled]
fait accompli an accomplished and irreversible deed, fact, or action
hidebound narrow-minded and rigid, especially in opinions or prejudices. [intolerant]
hierarchy system of things arranged in order of rank [pecking order]
liturgy religious service or rite [ceremony]
mirage something illusory; an illusion
morass patch of low, soft, wet ground; a confusing situation [bog, quagmire]
moisom offensive or disgusting; harmful [fetid, vile, loathesome]
oblivious forgetful; unaware [insensible]
poltroon a coward
proselyte a disciple [novice, neophyte]
quasi resembling but not actually being. [kind of, semi-]
raillery good-humored ridicule, teasing. [banter]
ribald irreverently mocking; vulgar or indecent in language [bawdy]
supine lying flat on one's back; lethargic; apathetic or passive [inert]
vignette short description or sketch
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