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2025 AP. Lang Vocabulary List #17
abstemious
sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
admonish
to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty
amity
a state of friendship and cordiality
bastion
a group that defends a principle; a fortified place; a stronghold
callous
emotionally hardened; unfeeling
clemency
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
debunk
to expose falseness while ridiculing
diffuse
cause to become widely known; lacking conciseness
dupe
to deceive; a person who is easily deceived
exorcise
to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive
finesse
delicate skill; tact and cleverness; the act of accomplishing something by cleverness, good judgment, or skillful evasion
humility
freedom from pride; humbleness; lowliness; modesty
imperious
overbearing; arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
larceny
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
mirth
gladness and merriment usually accompanied by laughter
mollify
to make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
neologism
a newly invented word or phrase
orthodox
adhering to what is commonly accepted
plight
a situation from which extrication is difficult, especially an unpleasant or trying one
repertoire
a collection of works that an artist or company can perform
rupture
the act of making a sudden noisy break; a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
solicitous
showing hovering attentiveness
stolid
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
tempestuous
turbulent; stormy
untenable
(of theories, etc.) incapable of being defended or justified
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