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AP English Vocab
Vocabulary Page 5
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12th Grade
10/13/2008

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hyperbole
Definition
an exaggeration to create a specific effect
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allusion
Definition
a reference - often indirect - to literature, art, film, history, etc
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to allude
Definition
to refer to something
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epiphany
Definition
a sudden intense moment or flash of profound understanding
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hubris
Definition
excessive pride or arrogance that will offend the gods or other powers
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languid, langorous
Definition
lacking energy or motivation, slow moving
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languor
Definition
a lack of energy or spirit, resulting slowness in action or movement
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pecuniary
Definition
having to do with money, fiscal, financial
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impecunious
Definition
lacking money
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charnel, charnel house
Definition
having to do with dead bodies; a building where bodies were put
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visage
Definition
face or expression on the face
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countenance
Definition
face or facial expression
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to countenance
Definition
to condone, to give permission, often tacitly or silently
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hierarchy
Definition
ranking system
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lascivious, libidinous
Definition
having loose, indulgent sexual feelings
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licentious
Definition
libidinous or without restraint
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apathy
Definition
total indifference, a complete lack of interest or caring (whether for good or bad)
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ostentation, ostentatious
Definition
displaying in a showy manner, flaunting (the good stuff)
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pretentious
Definition
ostentatious, assuming the air of dignity or rank
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to sully, to taint, to besmirch
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to mar, to make dirty, to dirty, to tarnish
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sordid
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vile, dirty, ignoble, mean (as in low, vulgar)
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sublime
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noble, lofty, majestic
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to contend
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to argue, to struggle, to compete
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contentious
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argumentative
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contention
Definition
argument, point or thesis being made
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to feign
Definition
to pretend, to fake
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