AP Language and Composition: List Thirteen Flashcards
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6136913985 | analogous | comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared | 0 | |
6136913986 | brigand | a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains | 1 | |
6136913987 | emissary | a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative | 2 | |
6136917063 | felicity | intense happiness | 3 | |
6136917064 | incendiary | (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires | 4 | |
6136921548 | magnanimous | very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself | 5 | |
6136921549 | plight | a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation | 6 | |
6136922369 | repartee | conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies | 7 | |
6136925221 | ubiquitous | present, appearing, or found everywhere | 8 | |
6136927548 | venerable | accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character | 9 |