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AP Language Vocab List #8 Flashcards

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6193082358Aphorism(noun) a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"0
6193093824Callous(adjective) showing or having an insensitive or cruel disregard for others1
6193098974Complicit(adjective) involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing2
6193104035Denigrate(verb) to criticize unfairly; disparage3
6193110668Effrontery(noun) insolent or impertinent behavior4
6193115333Foment(verb) to instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action)5
6193121033Harbinger(noun) a person or thing that foreshadows a future event; omen; sign6
6193130181Incorrigible(adjective) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed (of a person or their tendencies)7
6193136563Jocular(adjective) fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful8
6193139544Onerous(adjective) involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome (of a task, duty, or responsibility)9
6193145572Pander(verb) gratify or indulge (a desire, need, or habit)10
6193155660Pungent1. (adjective) having a sharply strong taste or smell 2. (adjective) having a sharp and caustic quality (of comment, criticism, or humor)11
6193169918Salient(adjective) most noticeable or important12
6193173817Tedious(adjective) too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous13
6193177678Visceral(adjective) relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect14

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