AP vocabulary flashcards.
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| to absorb; to make similar Ex: The unique blend of Mexican culture was formed by the _________ of the cultures of the Native Americans and the Spanish. | ||
| general agreement Ex: After much debate, the committee came to a _______, although they differed on minor points. | ||
| circumstances of a situation; environment Ex: The senator complained that his statements had been taken out of _______ and were therefore misleading; he said that if the newspaper had printed the rest of his speech, it would have explained the statements in question. | ||
| copied or adapted from a source Ex: Many AP English Language and Composition questions are _______ from older questions--the details may have been changed, but the same basic concept is being tested. | ||
| imposed as a duty; obligatory Ex: Since you are the host, it is _________ upon you to see that everyone is having fun. | ||
| certain to happen, unavoidable Ex: Gaining a little extra weight during the wintertime is __________, especially after the holidays. | ||
| easily shaped or formed; easily influenced Ex: Gold is ________; it is easy to work with and can be hammered into very thin sheets. | ||
| to restrain; to hold back Ex: It took four officers to _________ the fugitive because he fought like a madman. |
