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Unit 5 Vocab Definitions - AP Lang Flashcards

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7419686090abstruseadj. difficult to understand0
7419686091accruev. 1. to arise or increase as a natural result or growth, usually used with to or from 2. to come as a regular addition1
7419686092acquiescev. to accept as inevitable: to comply passively2
7419686093besmirchv. to stain or tarnish; to make dirty3
7419686094explicitadj. fully and clearly expressed, leaving nothing merely implied4
7419686095histrionicadj. purposely affected; theatrical5
7419686096improprietyn. 1. quality or state or being improper 2. something that is improper6
7419686097inveiglev. 1. to luke or trick into doing something 2. to obtain by flattery or trickery7
7419686098penitentadj. sorry for having done wrong8
7419686099probityn. honesty; trustworthiness; adherence to virtue9
7419686100purportv. to give or present the often false impression of being someone or intended something10
7419686101repercussionn. an unforeseen or indirect result or effect of an event11
7419686102revelationn. something that is made known or revealed, often coming as a surprise12
7419686103surfeitn. overabundant supply; excess13
7419686104unsavoryadj. having an unpleasant look, taste, or smell14

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