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12 AP list 3
Question | Answer |
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akin | (adj) allied by nature; having the same properties |
corroborate | (v) to make more certain; confirm |
inexorable | (adj) unyielding; unalterable |
insipid | (adj) without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid |
nefarious | (adj) extremely wicked or villainous |
physiognomy | (n) the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character |
retinue | (n) retainers or attendants accompanying a high-ranking person |
suppliant | (adj) asking humbly and earnestly; beseeching |
tedium | (n) quality of being wearisome; irksome; tediousness |
torrid | (n) ardent; passionate |
affront | (v) to insult, especially to the face, by behavior or language |
blase' | (adj) apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence |
cajole | (v) to persuade with flattery or gentle urging |
choleric | (adj) easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger |
encumber | (v) to burden |