AP Language 17 Flashcards
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| 6618531589 | nuance | a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound. "The nuances of facial expression and body language." | 0 | |
| 6618531590 | facet | one side of something that is many-sided. "Her argument addresses many facets of the issue." | 1 | |
| 6618534056 | candid | truthful and straightforward; frank. "His responses were remarkably candid." | 2 | |
| 6618536688 | terse | sparing in the use of words; abrupt. "A terse statement." | 3 | |
| 6618538242 | bolster | to support or strengthen; prop up. "She wished to bolster up her theories with hard data." | 4 | |
| 6618544383 | culpable | deserving blame. "Sometimes you're just as culpable when you watch something as when you actually participate." | 5 | |
| 6618547437 | delineate | to describe or portray something precisely. "The law should delineate and prohibit behavior that is socially abhorrent." | 6 | |
| 6618549720 | zealot | a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals. "Zealots on both sides of the issue resorted to name-calling and scare tactics." | 7 | |
| 6618551705 | insinuate | to suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way. "Are you insinuating that I won by cheating?" | 8 | |
| 6618554857 | irreverent | lacking proper respect or seriousness. "Such irreverent behavior is inappropriate during church services." | 9 |