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Unit 3 Vocab - AP Language Flashcards

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3136986880Abominate(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for0
3136992430Acculturation(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society contact of those with another a: adaption1
3137387963Adventitious(adj.) resulting from chance rather from an inherent cause or character, accidental, nonessential (medicine) acquired none congenital s: extrinsic, fortuitous, incidental a: essential, intrinsic, inherent2
3139415786Ascribe(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source) attribute s: input, credit3
3139417628Circuitous(adj.) roundabout, not direct s: indirect, meandering, wandering a: straight, direct, as the crow flies4
3139422213Commiserate(v.) to sympathize with, to have sorrow or pity for, share a feeling of distress s: empathize, feel sorry for a: feel no sympathy for5
3139425722Enjoin(v.) to direct or order, prescribe a course of action in a authoritative way; to prohibit s: adjure, bid, charge a: allow, permit6
3139448742Expedite(v.) to make easy s: facilitate, accelaterate a: hinder, hamper, impede7
3139429039Expiate(v.) to make amends, make up for, to advert s: atone, redeem8
3139430303Ferment(n.) In a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v.) to be in such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action s: (n.) turmoil, unrest, commotion a: (n.) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity9
3139436342Inadvertent(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental s: accidental, unintentional a: premeditated10
3139440867Nominal(adj.) existing in name only; not real, too small to be considered or taken seriously s: titular, token, inconsequential a: real, exorbitant11
3139445740Noncommittal(adj.) not decisive or definitive; unwilling to take a clear position or say yes or no s: cagey, uninformative a: positive, definite12
3139446164Peculate(v.) to steal something that has been given into ones trust; to take improperly for one's own use13
3139446579Proclivity(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency, s: penchant, natural bent a: inability14
3139446725Sangfroid(n.) composure, coolness, especially in trying situations s: poise, self assurance, equanimity a: hysteria, excitable15
3139446966Seditious(adj.) resistant to law enforcement, having the purpose to overthrow the government s: multinous, rebellious a: supportive, loyal16
3139446967Tenuous(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; poorly supported s: flimsy, vague, hazy a: strong, solid, valid17
3139447252Vitriolic(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting s: mordant, withering, acerbic a: bland, honeyed, saccharine18
3139447253Wheedle(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired ends s: cajole, inveigle a: coerce, browbeat19

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