AP Language Vocabulary Ch.15 Flashcards
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| 5472484369 | Desecrate | to treat with extreme disrespect ; to violate the sacredness (of something highly valued) ; to dishonor | 0 | |
| 5472492632 | Evanescent | gradually disappearing ; fading away like a vapor ; briefly present | 1 | |
| 5472499481 | Paragon | a model of excellence or perfection ; an ideal example | 2 | |
| 5472504976 | Provincial | limited and narrow in outlook ; unsophisticated ; narrow-minded | 3 | |
| 5472508063 | Usurp | to seize power or position by force or without right ; to take over | 4 | |
| 5472512851 | Supercilious | proud ; scornful ; looking down on others ; snobbish | 5 | |
| 5472522233 | Indigent | not having enough to live on ; very poor ; impoverished ; needy | 6 | |
| 5472526730 | Steadfast | firmly and consistently loyal ; faithful | 7 | |
| 5472531991 | Callous | hardened in mind or feelings ; unfeeling | 8 | |
| 5472540168 | Heed | to pay attention to ; to listen to | 9 |