AP Language 14 Flashcards
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12398586066 | gullible | easily persuaded to believe something; credulous: | 0 | |
12398586067 | reprimand | a rebuke, especially an official one: | 1 | |
12398586068 | cursory | hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed: | 2 | |
12398586069 | querulous | complaining in a petulant or whining manner: | 3 | |
12398586070 | pernicious | having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way: | 4 | |
12398586071 | elated | in high spirits; exultant or proud: | 5 | |
12398586072 | distinction | excellence that sets someone or something apart from others: | 6 | |
12398586073 | composure | the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself: | 7 | |
12398586074 | depravity | moral corruption; wickedness: | 8 | |
12398586075 | profane | marked by contempt or irreverence for what is sacred: | 9 | |
12398586076 | innocuous | not harmful or offensive: | 10 | |
12398586077 | ornate | using unusual words and complex constructions: | 11 | |
12398586078 | incite | to encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior): | 12 | |
12398586079 | prodigal | spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant: | 13 | |
12398586080 | devious | showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals: | 14 |