EnglishAP Vocab 3

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aberration

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically unwelcomed

abrasion

the process of scraping or wearing something away

acrimonious

(Typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter

acumen

the ability to make good judgements and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain

aegis

the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization

besetting

(of a problem or difficulty) trouble or threaten persistently -or- be covered or studded with

brackish

(of water) slightly salty, as in the mixture of river water and sea water in estuaries

callow

(of a young person) inexperienced and immature

captious

tending to find fault or raise petty objections

compendious

containing or presenting the essential facts of something in a comprehensive but concise way

complicity

the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

cynosure

a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration

defalcation

an act committed by professionsl who are in charge of handling money or other resources

endemic

(of a disease) regularly occurring within an area or community

(plant or animal) native and restricted to a certain place

extradite

hand over (person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed

forensic

relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime

relating to courts of law

fulminate

express vehement protest

indenture

a legal agreement, contract or document

protagonist

leading or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel or other fictional text

vituperation

bitter and abusive language