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AP Language Vocabulary Unit 12 Flashcards

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4290548691absolve v.to clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt0
4290549438caricature n. v.-a representation, such as a drawing, that exaggerates a subject's characteristic features -to present someone or something in a deliberately distorted way1
4290554327clangor n. v.-a loud ringing sound -to make a loud ringing noise2
4290554849contiguous adj.side by side, touching*;* near3
4290555560cupidity n.an eager desire for something*;* greed4
4290556381deleterious adj.harmful injurious5
4290557116enhance v.to raise to a higher degree*;* to increase the value or desirability of6
4290558102enthrall v.to captivate, charm, hold spellbound7
4290559096extenuate v.to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses8
4290560060implicit adj.without doubts or reservations9
4290560916incisive adj.sharp, keen, penetrating (with a suggestion of decisiveness and effectiveness)10
4290561844inimical adj.tending to cause harm or obstruct developments11
4290562498ostentatious adj.marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy12
4290563820paragon n.a model of excellence or perfection13
4290564616politic adj.prudent, shrewdly conceived and developed14
4290565928prosaic adj.dull lacking in distinction and originality*;* matter-of-fact, straightforward15
4290567239redundant adj.extra, excess, more than is needed16
4290567932sanctimonious adj.making a show of virtue or righteousness17
4290569693scintillating adj. part.sparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant (applied to mental or personal qualities)18
4290571891winsome adj.charming, attractive, pleasing (often suggesting a childlike charm and innocence)19

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