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AP Lang Vocab #9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analogous | comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared |
| Brigand | a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains |
| Emissary | a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative |
| Felicity | intense happiness |
| Incendiary | designed to cause fires, tending to stir up conflict, very exciting |
| Magnanimous | very generous or forgiving, esp. toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself |
| Plight | a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation |
| Repartee | conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies |
| Ubiquitous | present, appearing, or found everywhere |
| Venerable | accorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character |
| Countenance | a person's face or facial expression, support |
| Deposition | the act of depositing something |
| Discursive | digressing from subject to subject |
| Disdain | extreme contempt or disgust for something or somebody |
| Epigram | concise, witty, and often paradoxical remark or saying |
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