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AP Language Vocabulary Unit 6 Flashcards

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8252027855anomalous(adj.) abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual0
8252027856aspersion(n.) a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming1
8252027857bizarre(adj.) extremely strange, unusual, atypical2
8252027858brusque(adj.) abrupt, blunt, with no formalities3
8252027859cajole(v.) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises4
8252027860castigate(v.) to punish severely; to criticize severely5
8252027861contrive(v.) to plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan6
8252027862demagague(n.) a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power7
8252027863disabuse(v.) to free from deception or error; set right in ideas or thinking8
8252027864ennui(n.) weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom9
8252027865fetter(n.) a chain or shackle placed on the feet (often used in plural); anything that confines or restrains; (v.) to chain or shackle; to render helpless or impotent10
8252027866heinous(adj.) very wicked, offensive, hateful11
8252027867immutable(adj.) not subject to change, constant12
8252027868insurgent(n.) one who rebels or rises against authority; (adj.) rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in or on13
8252027869megalomania(n.) a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc..., far in excess of reality14
8252027870sinecure(n.) a position requiring little or no work; an easy job15
8252027871surreptitious(adj.) stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud16
8252027872transgress(v.) to go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law17
8252027873transmute(v.) to change from one nature, substance, or form to another18
8252027874vicarious(adj.) performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another19

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