Weekly Vocabulary (12/11/23)

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English

Grammar

AP English Literature and Composition

Unit 2: Poetry I

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Affront

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense

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Blase

To do something in a calm or bored manner

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Cajole

Persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

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Choleric

Bad-tempered or irritable

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Encumber

Restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

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Feckless

Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

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Impasse

A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement, a deadlock

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Indolent

Wanting to avoid activities or exertion; lazy

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Lugubrious

Looking or sounding sad and dismal.

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Ribald

Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.