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AP Language Vocab Set 5 Flashcards

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5223701378AtrophyGradual loss of muscle or flesh usually because of disease or lack of use.0
5223798069BastionA place or system in which something (such as an old-fashioned idea) continues to survive.1
5223802073ConcordA state in which people or things agree with each other and exist together in a peaceful way.2
5223808476ConsummateVery good or skillful.3
5223935681DisarrayA lack of order.4
5223939342ExigencySomething that is necessary in a particular situation.5
5223940969FlotsamFloating pieces, parts, etc., from a ship that has been wrecked.6
5223943671FreneticWild or frantic.7
5223946451GleanTo gather or collect something in a gradual way.8
5223948455GrouseTo complain about something. Any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds.9
5223951938IncarcerateTo imprison.10
5223958877IncumbentA person who holds a particular office or position.11
5223962920JocularTo be marked by joking. Liking to tell jokes.12
5223967751LudicrousVery foolish.13
5223971756MordantExpressing harsh criticism especially in a way that is funny.14
5223975447NettleA tall plant that has leaves with hairs that sting you if you touch them.15
5223977918PecuniaryRelating to or in the form of money.16
5223980672PusillanimousWeak and afraid of danger.17
5223982898RecumbentLying down.18
5223985078StratagemA trick or plan for deceiving an enemy or for achieving a goal.19

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