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AP Language and Composition Vocabulary Set 1 Flashcards

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7298458143Nemesis (Noun)A long-standing enemy or rival Synonyms: enemy, adversary, foe Example sentence: The Joker is a well known nemesis to Batman.0
7298464156Turbulent (Adj.)Characterized by conflict, chaos or disorder Synonyms: chaotic, tempestuous, unstable Example sentence: We could not ride our boat because the unstoppable waves of the river were turbulent.1
7298472443Commodity (Noun)raw material or agricultural product that can be bought and sold Synonyms: resource, product, material Example sentence: Markets are the first place to go if you are in need of some commodities.2
7298476689Revile (Verb)criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner Synonyms: rebuke, vilify, condemn Example sentence: When best friends begin to revile towards each other, others tend to back away in shock.3
7298484286Admonish (Verb)to warn or caution someone against doing something Synonyms: warn, reprimand, advise Example sentence: Parents usually admonish their kids when they are about to break the rules.4
7298492295Banal (Adj.)lacking in originality, boring Synonyms: predictable, obvious, conventional Example sentence: Although the book series was intriguing at first, it soon became banal due to the many overused situations and characters it described.5
7298503837Glib (Adj.)able to command language, but in a shallow or insincere manner Synonyms: smooth-talking, slick, superficial Example sentence: Although she claims to be my best friend, she never seems interested in what i say and acts glib, despite what she says.6
7298521316Abject (Adj.)extremely bad, difficult, or degrading Synonyms: wretched, hopeless, pitiable Example sentence: Eeyore is famous for always acting as if he was in an abject situation.7
7298537846Finesse (Adj.)intricate and refined delicacy; attention to detail Synonyms: tact, artistry, polish Example sentence: The pliable and swift ballerina danced "Swan Lake" with finesse in front of hundreds of people.8
7298543533Propriety (Noun)the state or quality of conforming to socially accepted standards of behaviors or morals Synonyms: decorum, protocol, decency Example sentence: Since Ariel never lived in the human world prior to her transformation, she didn't understand how to show proper propriety, which explains why she used an eating utensil to brush her hair.9

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