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Unit 13 Vocabulary- AP Language Flashcards

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5697693874Abet(v.) to encourage, assist, aid, support (especially in something wrong or unworthy)0
5697714811Aver(v.) to affirm, declare confidently1
5697719936blatant(adj.) noisy in a coarse, offensive way; obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense2
5697729000Broach(v.) to bring up or begin to talk about (a subject); to announce, introduce; to break the surface of the water; to pierce; (n.) a spit for roasting; a tool for tapping casks3
5697729001Buttress(v.) to support, prop up, strengthen; (n.) a supporting structure4
5697729040Carousal(n) noisy revelry or merrymaking (often with a suggestion of heavy drinking)5
5697735091Collate(v.) to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, etc.; to arrange in order for some scientific purpose6
5697735092Connoisseur(n.) an expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgments, especially in one of the fine arts7
5697739617Disconsolate(adj.) deeply unhappy or dejected; without hope, beyond consolation8
5697739618Encumber(v.) to weigh down or burden (with difficulties, cares, debt, etc.); to fill up, block up, hinder9
5697742526Foment(v.) to promote trouble or rebellion; to apply warm liquids to, warm10
5697742527Grisly(adj.) frightful, horrible, ghastly11
5697755380Herculean(adj.) (capital H) relating to Hercules; (lowercare h) characterized by great strength; very hard to do in the sense of requiring unusal strength12
5697755381Impassive(adj.) showing no feeling or emotion; inanimate; motionless13
5697757649Inauspicious(adj.) unfavorable, unlucky, suggesting bad luck for the future14
5697760744Incontrovertible(adj.) unquestionable, beyond dispute15
5697760745Nonplussed(adj., part.) puzzled, not knowing what to do, at a loss16
5697763195Opportune(adj.) suitable or convenient for a particular purpose; occurring at an appropriate time17
5697763196Prolific(adj.) abundantly productive; abundant, profuse18
5697765613Rejoindner(n.) a reply to a reply, especially from the defendant in a legal suit19
5700739887Magniloquent(adj.) expressed in loft or high-flown language (often in the sense of being pompous or over-elaborate)20
5700745105Predilection(n.) a liking or preference21

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