5772747561 | betrothed | adj: engaged to be married n: A person whom one is engaged to be married | 0 | |
5772747562 | blasphemy | n: An act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred. | 1 | |
5772747563 | cadence | n: a rhythm marked by a regular beat | 2 | |
5772747564 | canon | n: A rule or principle that provides the norm for judgement n: The works of a writer accepted as authentic | 3 | |
5772747565 | denouement | n: The outcome of a series of events n: The final resolution following the climax of the plot of a work of drama or fiction. | 4 | |
5772747566 | edict | n: A statement or command having the force of law | 5 | |
5772747567 | enamor | v: To inspire with love; to captivate | 6 | |
5772747568 | insensate | adj: lacking sensation or awareness adj: Lacking sense or ability to reason adj: Brutal; lacking feeling | 7 | |
5772747569 | renegade | n: A person who deserts one cause or group for another; a traitor n: A person who rejects lawful behavoir | 8 | |
5772747570 | soliloquy | n: A speech in which a character's thoughts are given in verbal expression | 9 | |
5772747571 | stricture | n: Strong criticism n: Anything that restricts or limits | 10 | |
5772747572 | triumvirate | n: a group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence. | 11 | |
5772747573 | usurp | v: To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner. | 12 | |
5772747574 | vestment | n: An outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank, or office | 13 | |
5772747575 | votary | n: A person who is devoted to a cause or organization, especially one of a religious nature | 14 |
Unit 8 Definitions - AP Lang Flashcards
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