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AP English Vocab
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12th Grade
10/13/2008

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ken
Definition
vision or knowledge, understanding
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beyond one's ken
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outside one's knowledge
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to congeal
Definition
to transform from a liquid state to a solid state as in ice or blood
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profuse
Definition
flowingly abundant, copious
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pensive
Definition
quietly thoughtful and reflective
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vociferous
Definition
loud and noisy
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mundane
Definition
ordinary, lacking anything new or interesting, daily and everyday in nature
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vicissitudes
Definition
changes, ups and downs (as of life)
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alacrity
Definition
willing promptness
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bane
Definition
a cause of destruction or death, an ongoing problem like a curse
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interminable
Definition
unending
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omniscient
Definition
all knowing
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omnipotent
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all powerful
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potent
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powerful
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lusty
Definition
full of gusto and energy and interest
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diatribe
Definition
ranting and raving
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replete
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abundantly full
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adamant
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resolutely, inflexibly determined, unswayable
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wanton
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lascivious; or simply playful; or without restraint, esp. without moral restraint
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to prostrate
Definition
to lie down on the ground in humility, submission, or admiration; often implies groveling
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opprobrium
Definition
scornful reproach or contempt or disapproval; the disgrace coming from shame; ignominy
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incipient, nascent
Definition
just coming into being, just beginning
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veneer
Definition
superficial thin covering, usually of good quality over cheap quality base
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