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AP English Language Vocabulary #6 Flashcards

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5282180215Palpablereadily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident0
5282184170Altruismthe principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others1
5282186562Odioushighly offensive, disgusting, hateful2
5282189927Indomitablethat cannot be subdued or overcome, as person's, will, or courage; unconquerable3
5282192183Solacecomfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.4
5282198655Flourishto be in a vigorous state; thrive5
5282200698Emulateto try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass6
5282203233Malignto speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame7
5282208405Ostracizeto exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.8
5282213985Amalgamationthe act or process of amalgamating (joining together to make a new whole)9
5282217177Behooveto be necessary or proper for, as for moral or ethical considerations; be incumbent on10
5282219773Nepotisticpatronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics11
5282222319Accrueto happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc.12
5282226802Cognitiveof or relating to cognition; concerned with the act or process of knowing, perceiving, etc.13
5282229914Symbioticliving in symbiosis, or having an interdependent relationship14
5282232802Arbitrarysubject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion15
5282234737Amityfriendship; peaceful harmony.16
5282237231Animositya feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action17
5282240796Inevitableunable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary18
5282243031Harrowingextremely disturbing or distressing; grievous19
5282245539Deriveto trace from a source or origin.20
5282247527Inerthaving no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance21
5282250601Surlychurlishly rude or bad-tempered22
5282252736Nebuloushazy, vague, indistinct, or confused23
5282256044MachinationsUsually, machinations. crafty schemes; plots; intrigues.24
5282259978Prognoseto subject to or make a prognosis.25
5282262504Convivialfond of eating, drinking, and good company26
5282264861Gluttonoustending to eat and drink excessively; voracious.27
5282271049Condescendingshowing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority28
5282275009Wizenedwithered; shriveled29
5282278567Elusivecleverly or skillfully evasive30
5282283024Muddleto mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.31
5282285302Gallantbrave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous32
5282287886Juxtapositionan act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.33
5282292387Casementa window sash opening on hinges that are generally attached to the upright side of its frame34

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