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Unit 7 AP Language Vocabulary Flashcards

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8152016138austere(adj.) severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor0
8152016139beneficent(adj.) performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good1
8152016140cadaverous(adj.) pale, gaunt, resembling a corps2
8152016141crass(adj.) coarse, unfeeling; stupid3
8152016142debase(v.) to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate4
8152016143desecrate(v.) to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute5
8152016144disconcert(v.) to confuse; to disturb the composure of6
8152016145grandiose(adj.) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated7
8152016146inconsequential(adj.) trifling, unimportant8
8152016147infraction(n.) a breaking of a law or obligation9
8152016148mitigate(v.) to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity10
8152016149pillage(v.) to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; (n.) the act of looting; booty11
8152016150prate(v.) to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion12
8152016151punctilious(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette13
8152016152redoubtable(adj.) inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent14
8152016153reprove(v.) to find fault with, scold, rebuke15
8152016154restitution(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
8152016155stalwart(adj.) strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n.) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position17
8152023438vulnerable (adj)open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected18
8152023439concoct (v)to prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate19

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