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Unit 7 AP Language Vocabulary Flashcards

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9022120204austere(adj.) severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor0
9022120205beneficent(adj.) performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good1
9022120206cadaverous(adj.) pale, gaunt, resembling a corps2
9022120223concoct (v)to prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate3
9022120207crass(adj.) coarse, unfeeling; stupid4
9022120208debase(v.) to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate5
9022120209desecrate(v.) to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute6
9022120210disconcert(v.) to confuse; to disturb the composure of7
9022120211grandiose(adj.) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated8
9022120212inconsequential(adj.) trifling, unimportant9
9022120213infraction(n.) a breaking of a law or obligation10
9022120214mitigate(v.) to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity11
9022120215pillage(v.) to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; (n.) the act of looting; booty12
9022120216prate(v.) to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion13
9022120217punctilious(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette14
9022120218redoubtable(adj.) inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent15
9022120219reprove(v.) to find fault with, scold, rebuke16
9022120220restitution(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 damage17
9022120221stalwart(adj.) strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n.) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position18
9022120222vulnerable (adj)open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected19

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