AP Lang. Vocab. Week 12 Flashcards

11772778401	distinctio	an explicit reference to a particular meaning or to the various meanings of a word, in order to remove or prevent ambiguity	0
11772810989	slippery slope	a fallacy which assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented	1
11772816174	red herring	When a writer raises an irrelevant issue to draw attention away from the real issue	2
11772821461	court	governmental forum that administers justice under the law	3
11772826389	court	attempt to gain; seek; woo; risk; behave so as to invite; attempt to gain the favor of by attention; Ex. court disaster	4
11772829236	channel	the path that a stream follows	5
11772832668	channel	to direct or guide along some desired course	6
11772838528	qualify	be entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition	7
11772844581	qualify	to modify or restrict	8