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AP Language: Unit 2 Definitions Flashcards

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7269600457Ameliorateto improve, to make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming0
7269602948Aplombpoise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity1
7269604991Bombasticpompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas2
7269627311Callowwithout experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers3
7269629650Drivelsaliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense; to let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense or childish twaddle; to waste or fritter away foolishly4
7269672583Epitomea summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality5
7269675485Exhortto urge strongly, advise earnestly6
7269747590Ex officioby virtue of holding a certain office7
7269750995Infringeto violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds8
7269753747Ingratiateto make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others9
7269756160Interloperone who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder10
7269760187Intrinsicbelonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part11
7269764315Inveighto make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval12
7269794378Lassitudeweariness of body or mind, lack of energy13
7269875707Millenniuma period of 1000 years; a period of great joy14
7269876983Occultsecret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means; mysterious, magical, uncanny; to hide, cover up; eclipse; matters involving the supernatural15
7269884142Permeateto spread through, penetrate, soak through16
7269885448Precipitateto fall as moisture; to bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height; to give distinct form to; characterized by excessive haste; moisture; the product of an action taking place17
7269891256Stringentstrict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste18
7269895052Surmiseto think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; likely idea that lacks definite proof19

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