AP Lit Vocab 4

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advocates

(v) to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.) : to plead in favor of

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alleviates

(v) RELIEVE, LESSEN: to partially remove or correct (something undesirable)

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ascertains

(v) to find out or learn with certainty

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compels

(v) to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly

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differentiates

(v) to mark or show a difference in : constitute a contrasting element that distinguishes

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elucidates

(v) to make lucid (clear, apparent) especially by explanation or analysis

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evinces

(v) to constitute outward evidence of, to display clearly : REVEAL

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lambasts

(v) to attack verbally : CENSURE

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manifests

(v) to make evident or certain by showing or displaying

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vacillates

(v) to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses

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affable

(adj) being pleasant and at ease in talking to others, characterized by ease and friendliness

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esoteric

(adj) requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group

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guileless

(adj) INNOCENT, NAÏVE

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heretical

(adj) of, relating to, or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards :UNORTHODOX

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nihilistic

(adj) a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless

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pastoral

(adj) pleasingly peaceful and innocent : IDYLLIC, portraying or expressive of the life of shepherds or country people especially in an idealized and conventionalized manner

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plausible

(adj) appearing worthy of belief

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pompous

(adj) having or exhibiting self-importance : ARROGANT, excessively elevated

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succinct

(adj) marked by compact precise expression without wasted words

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vivacious

(adj) lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : SPRIGHTLY

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advocates

Care managers can become _______ for their clients.

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alleviate

The doctor tried to ______ her symptoms/suffering.

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ascertain

They were unable to _______ the cause of the fire.

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compel

A public-works agency can ______ you to sell your land.

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differentiates

The thatched roof of this house ________ it from the other properties on the street.

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elucidates

Haig went on to ________ his personal principle of war.

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evinces

But this judgment ______ too much cynicism about American culture.

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lambasts

The coach ______ the team for its poor play.

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manifests

A disorder that usually ______ in middle age.

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vacillates

The script _______ between comedy and soap opera.

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affable

I admired his _______ charm and winning smile.

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esoteric

Tt is written in an _______ style that few people will understand.

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guileless

His smile was perfectly innocent and _________.

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heretical

I do not think there is anything sinful or ________ about such beliefs.

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nihilistic

Her poetry is some of the most self-absorbed and _______ work you'll ever see.

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pastoral

The view was _______, with rolling fields and grazing sheep.

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plausible

He sounded so _______, I was completely taken in.

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pompous

He was somewhat _______ and had a high opinion of his own capabilities.

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succinct

Aim to use ________ sentences that are to the point.

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Vivacious

He was captivated by her ________ smile.

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