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Week 11 Vocab
Vocabulary Words for AP English Lang. and Comp.
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English
12th Grade
11/05/2012

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Critique (n/v)
Definition
1. An evaluation or essay that evaluates analysis) [n]
2. To evaluate, analyze, assess, or appraise critically [v]
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Diatribe (n)
Definition
1. Bitter attack, criticism (rant)
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Prosaic (adj)
Definition
1. Dull and unimaginative (mundane)
2. Colorless
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Ponderous (adj)
Definition
1. Cumbersome (heavy)
2. Extremely dull
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Sedentary (adj)
Definition
1. Settled in, not moving (inactive)
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Mundane (adj)
Definition
1. Boring and dull (routine)
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Vindicated (v)
Definition
1. Cleared from suspicious and found blameless (justified)
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Assimilation (n)
Definition
1. A part absorbed into the whole (integration)
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Derived (adj/v)
Definition
1. Resulting (consequential) [adj]
2. Coming from a source [v]
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Subdue (v)
Definition
1. To hold back (suppress)
2. To conquer
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Enlighten (v)
Definition
1. Make clear or give insight (explain)
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Fugitive (n/adj)
Definition
1. a person fleeing [n]
2. Having run [adj]
3. fleeting [adj]
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Impinge (v)
Definition
1. Impose (intrude)
2. Make an impact
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Poignant (adj)
Definition
1. Strong intellection interest
2. distressing
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Aristocratic (adj)
Definition
1. Elegant, stylish
2. Pertaining to an upper-class noble or person in the government
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Deportment (n)
Definition
1. Behavior (manner)
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Obeisance (n)
Definition
1. A gesture showing high respect, such as a bow
2. Homage
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Implicit (adj)
Definition
1. Non-direct and implied (hidden, unspoken)
2. Absolute and unquestioning
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Acute (adj)
Definition
1. Intense (finely-tuned)
2. Sharp intellect (keen)
3. Sharply pointed
4. Serious
5. Sensitive to detail
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Tenacity (n)
Definition
1. Perseverance, resolve
2. Stubbornness
3. Cohesiveness
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Diametrically Opposed (adj)
Definition
1. Completely dissimilar; opposite
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Aspiration (n)
Definition
1. Ambition (goal, aim, desire)
2. In speech, a puff of air
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Fidelity (n)
Definition
1. Faithfulness to a spouse
2. Keeping promises (loyalty)
3. Accuracy, correctness, exactness
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Indomitable (adj)
Definition
1. Not able to be conquered, overcome, or defeated
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Succeeding (adj)
Definition
1. Subsequent (following, ensuing)
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