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AP Language Lesson 44B Flashcards

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4854807426maliciousIntended to hurt or harm0
4854807427motesmall particle, speck1
4854809200optimumthe most favorable point or condition2
4854809201personificationA figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes3
4854811609pertinacityPersistence4
4854811610prateto talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion5
4854811611precepta rule of conduct or action6
4854812929repulse1. (v.) to disgust (Antisocial Annie tried to repulse people by neglecting to brush her teeth.) 2. (v.) to push back (With a deft movement of her wrist and a punch to the stomach, Lacy repulsed Jack's attempt to kiss her.)7
4854812930scribeA professional writer8
4854815318sophistryA plausible but deliberately misleading or fallacious argument designed to deceive someone9
4854815319supplicationearnest prayer; a plea10
4854817000traducerone who slanders or speaks falsely about someone11
4854817001venturesomeadventurous, risky, daring12
4854818888waylay(v.) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush13

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