AP Language Vocab Section 7 Flashcards

8594853563	Acumen	Definition: the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain POS: N Synonyms: acuity, sharpness, cleverness, awareness, penetration, shrewdness, discerness Antonyms: ignorance, insensitivity, stupidity, misinterpretation, density	0
8594853564	Arcane	Definition: understood by few, mysterious POS: adj Synonyms: secret, hidden, obscure, eerie, kabbalistic, esoteric Antonyms: common, known, understandable, apprehensable, knowable	1
8594853565	Beatific	Definition: blissfully happy; bestowing bliss, blessing, or joy (expression on face) POS: adj Synonyms: rapturous, joyful, ecstatic, seraphic, blissful, serene Antonyms: dark, demonic, devilish, miserable, sorrowful, hellish	2
8594853566	Bereft	Definition: deprived of or lacking something (that is needed, wanted, or expected), especially a nonmaterial asset (such as a relative) POS: adj Synonyms: beggared, deprived, destitute, devoid, dispossessed *bereaved	3
8594853567	Blandishment	Definition: a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something; something that tends to coax or cajole (candy from a stranger) POS: N Synonyms: flattery, cajolery, persuasion, palaver, blarney, allurement Antonyms: deterrent, rebuke	4
8594853568	Embellish	Definition: make something more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features POS: V Synonyms: decorate, adorn, ornament, enhance, garnish, exaggerate, embroider Antonyms: decrease, harm, lessen, reduce, deface, disfigure, bare, denude, strip, divest	5
8594853569	Expiate	Definition: atone for guilt or sin; extinguish the guilt or to put an end to it; make amends for something POS: V Synonyms: absolve, amend, appease, atone, compensate, correct, rectify, redress, remedy Antonyms: blame, charge, damage, forfeit, harm, injure	6
8594853570	Impecunious	Definition: having little or no money POS: adj Synonyms: penniless, poor, indigent, insolvent, destitute, broke, impoverished, penurious Antonyms: wealthy, affluent, rich	7
8594853571	Lapidary	Definition: (1) the art of engraving on stone and therefore elegant and concise; (2) a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems or stones POS: (1) adj; (2) N Synonyms: engraver, jeweler	8
8594853572	Maelstrom	Definition: a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river POS: N Synonyms: whirlpool, vortex, swirl, turbulence, whirl Antonyms: calm, harmony, order, peace, method, organization, still	9
8594853573	Mundane	Definition: lacking interest or excitement; earthly matters POS: adj Synonyms: dull, boring, tedious, monotonous, ordinary, practical, commonplace, terrestrial, banal, materialistic, prosaic , earthly Antonyms: extraordinary, imaginative, celestial, eternal	10
8594853574	Palliative	Definition: reduces but doesn't cure; relieving pain or alleviating a problem without dealing with the underlying cause; reducing violence within moderated intensity POS: adj Synonyms: disciplinary, remedial Antonyms: damaging, harmful, injurious, hurtful Sentence: The woman sat in a _________ care ward while she slowly died.	11
8594853575	Podium	Definition: a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra POS: N Synonyms: platform, stage dais, rostrum, stand, soapbox, lectern Sentence: The winners of the gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Olympics stand on a ________ while their flags are raised.	12
8594853576	Preclude	Definition: prevent from happening; make impossible by necessary consequence POS: V Synonyms: prevent, stop, prohibit, debar, bar, hinder, impede, inhibit, exclude, deter, discontinue Antonyms: add, advance, aid, allow, assist, encourage, facilitate, forward, promote, initiate, instigate	13
8594853577	Raucous	Definition: making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise POS: adj Synonyms: harsh, strident, piercing, shrill, grating, discordant, dissonant, boisterous, rambunctious, fustian Antonyms: soft, dulcet, restrained, quiet, peaceful	14
8594853578	Sartorial	Definition: of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress; well-tailored clothes POS: adj Synonyms: elegant, flashy, impeccable, sharp Antonyms: dumpy, frumpy	15