Vocab test #1 AP LIT

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BRAZEN (adj)

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BRAZEN (adj)

bold and without shame

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COMPUNCTION (n)

a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

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DIN (n)

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

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EDICT (n)

an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority

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INDISCRETION (n)

behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment

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PERQUISITES (n)

another term for perk; a thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position

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SEPULCHER (n)

a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried

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SUPPLIANT (adj)

making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority

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TUMULT (n)

confusion or disorder

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MARAUDING (adj)

going about to look for things to steal or people to attack

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ADMONISH (v)

reprimand

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AKIMBO (adv)

hands on hips with elbows turned out

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LASSITUDE (n)

state of physical or mental weariness

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LICENTIOUS (adj)

promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

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PECUNIARY (adj)

being of or related to money

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EPISTLE (n)

a letter

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VACILLATE (v)

alternate between multiple opinions or actions

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LUGUBRIOUS (adj)

appearing or sounding sad or glum

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ADULATION (n)

excessive praise or admiration

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DIDACTIC (adj)

of an instructive or educational quality

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ALACRITY (n)

speedy or enthusiastic preparedness

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PERSPICUITY (n)

the criteria of clarity

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SCINTILLATE (v)

emit flashing light; sparkle

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INSIPID (adj)

lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest

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PLIGHT (n)

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

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PRESUMPTUOUS (adj)

failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

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SUBVERSIVE (adj)

seeking or intended to undermine an established system or institution

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VACUOUS (adj)

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless

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AVOCATION (n)

a hobby or minor occupation

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CALLOUS (adj)

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

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CAPRICIOUS (adj)

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

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DISPARITY (n)

a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair

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EFFICACY (n)

the ability to produce a desired or intended result

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HOSPICE (n)

a lodging, especially when maintained by a religious order

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IMPETUS (n)

force that makes something happen or happen more quickly

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MORIBUND (adj)

at the point of death; lacking vitality or vigor

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AKIN (adj)

of similar nature or character

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CORROBORATE (v)

confirm or give support to

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RESPITE (n)

short period of rest from something difficult

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