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Unit 7 AP Language Vocabulary Flashcards

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9293219296austere(adj.) severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor0
9293219297beneficent(adj.) performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefits, doing good1
9293219298cadaverous(adj.) pale, gaunt, resembling a corps2
9293219299concoct (v)to prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate3
9293219300crass(adj.) coarse, unfeeling; stupid4
9293219301debase(v.) to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate5
9293219302desecrate(v.) to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute6
9293219303disconcert(v.) to confuse; to disturb the composure of7
9293219304grandiose(adj.) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated8
9293219305inconsequential(adj.) trifling, unimportant9
9293219306infraction(n.) a breaking of a law or obligation10
9293219307mitigate(v.) to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity11
9293219308pillage(v.) to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; (n.) the act of looting; booty12
9293219309prate(v.) to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion13
9293219310punctilious(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette14
9293219311redoubtable(adj.) inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent15
9293219312reprove(v.) to find fault with, scold, rebuke16
9293219313restitution(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
9293219314stalwart(adj.) strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n.) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position18
9293219315vulnerable (adj)open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected19

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