AP Vocab #2 Flashcards
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15373360575 | aquiver (adj) | to tremble or shake Shaking with fear, the speaker's body was aquiver as she tried to address the crowd. | 0 | |
15373360576 | wares (n) | pottery, typically that of a specified type The town manufactures combs and horn goods, brass and iron wares, leather, malt, bricks and ropes. | 1 | |
15373360577 | tumultuous (adj) | making a loud, confused noise; uproarious Security found it difficult to control the tumultuous mob during the parade. | 2 | |
15373360578 | coursing (adj) | moving along a path She rocked back and fourth, tears coursing down her cheeks unchecked | 3 | |
15373360579 | importunities (n) | persistence, especially to the point of annoyance. you urged me on with untiring importunity | 4 | |
15373360580 | forestall (v) | to prevent by acting first Liquor stores are required to check identification for anyone who looks under thirty in order to forestall underage driving. | 5 | |
15373360581 | trivial (adj) | of little value or importance Even though these details may seem trivial, everything is important if you want the event to run smoothly. | 6 | |
15373360582 | dubious (adj) | hesitating or doubting Since Janet has no office experience, I am quite dubious about her clerical skills. | 7 | |
15373360583 | destitute (adj) | deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in The heiress could think of nothing worse than being destitute. | 8 | |
15373360584 | vestibule (n) | a small entryway within a building The vacationing family wheeled their luggage through the vestibule and into the lobby to the concierge's counter. | 9 |