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AP Language Vocab Set 11 Flashcards

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5600671504decorum (noun)whatever is suitable or proper; propriety; conformity to recognized standards of conduct; good behavior; proper societal conduct0
5600682653deference (noun)respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; courteous regard; respect; homage; submission to the desires, opinions, or judgements of another1
5600689763deft (adj)skillful in a quick, sure, and easy way; exhibiting skill and ease in performance; dexterous; adroit; adept2
5600696750deterrent (noun)a thing or factor that deters, inhibits, prevents, precludes, etc.; hinderance; discouragement3
5600705259deterrent (adj)restraining; preventing; discouraging; tending to deter4
5600710103dictum (noun)a statement, especially a formal statement of fact, opinion, or principle, or of one's will or judgment; pronouncement; an observation intended or regarded as authoritative; decree5
5600727764didactic (adj)morally instructive; intended to educate, especially in moral matters; moralistic6
5600732804diffident (adj)lacking in confidence; reserved in manner; timid; shy; unsure of oneself; demure; unassertive7
5600740333dilettante (noun)one who follows an art or science only for amusement and in a superficial way; one lacking professional skill in a pursuit; a dabbler8
5600747985disconsolate (adj)inconsolable; so unhappy that nothing will comfort; cheerless; dejected; downcast; downhearted9
5600755845gregarious (adj)fond of the company of others; sociable; fond of socializing; outgoing10
5600758699decorousnessdecorum as a noun11
5600763852decorousdecorum as an adj12
5600769659from "décor" meaning beauty or eleganceetymological clue of decorum13
5600778866from "deferen" meaning to yieldetymological clue of deference14
5600789409defer (verb)to show respect; to put off or delay (form of deference; second definition comes from a different root word)15
5600800387kowtowto act in an excessively subservient manner; to show servile deference (related to deference)16
5600816390deterdeterrent as a verb17
5600822801"de" meaning from & "terrere" meaning to frightenetymological clues of deterrent18
5600826926dictaplural of dictum19
5600829762from "dictus" meaning to speaketymological clue of dictum20
5600833050edicta decree issued by a sovereign or other authority; any authoritative proclamation or command (related to dictum)21
5600861020pedagogicalsimilar to didactic; of, relating to, or befitting a teacher or education22
5600868897from "dis" meaning not & "fidere" meaning to trustetymological clues of diffident23
5600872106poseursimilar to dilettante; a person who pretends to be what he or she is not; an affected or insincere person24
5600886302"dis" meaning not & "consolari" meaning to consoleetymological clues of disconsolate25
5600891074"greg" (grex) meaning herdetymological clue of gregarious26

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