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Unit 7 AP Language Vocabulary Flashcards

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5534234226austere(adj.) severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor0
5534234227beneficent(adj.) performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good1
5534234228cadaverous(adj.) pale, gaunt, resembling a corps2
5534234230crass(adj.) coarse, unfeeling; stupid3
5534234231debase(v.) to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate4
5534234232desecrate(v.) to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute5
5534234233disconcert(v.) to confuse; to disturb the composure of6
5534234234grandiose(adj.) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated7
5534234235inconsequential(adj.) trifling, unimportant8
5534234236infraction(n.) a breaking of a law or obligation9
5534234237mitigate(v.) to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity10
5534234238pillage(v.) to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; (n.) the act of looting; booty11
5534234239prate(v.) to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion12
5534234240punctilious(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette13
5534234241redoubtable(adj.) inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent14
5534234242reprove(v.) to find fault with, scold, rebuke15
5534234243restitution(n.) the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage16
5534234244stalwart(adj.) strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n.) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position17

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