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AP Language Vocabulary Unit 6 Flashcards

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6359008086anomalous(adj.) abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual0
6359009349aspersion(n.) a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming1
6359009350bizarre(adj.) extremely strange, unusual, atypical2
6360640965brusque(adj.) abrupt, blunt, with no formalities3
6360640966cajole(v.) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises4
6360659007castigate(v.) to punish severely; to criticize severely5
6360665399contrive(v.) to plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan6
6360665400demagague(n.) a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power7
6360669359disabuse(v.) to free from deception or error; set right in ideas or thinking8
6360669360ennui(n.) weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom9
6360711348fetter(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
6360711349heinous(adj.) very wicked, offensive, hateful11
6360714039immutable(adj.) not subject to change, constant12
6360734303insurgent(n.) one who rebels or rises against authority; (adj.) rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in or on13
6360735801megalomania(n.) a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc..., far in excess of reality14
6360740308sinecure(n.) a position requiring little or no work; an easy job15
6360740309surreptitious(adj.) stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud16
6360782695transgress(v.) to go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law17
6360784475transmute(v.) to change from one nature, substance, or form to another18
6360786261vicarious(adj.) performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another19

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