AP Lang Vocab Set #1

bilk

to cheat someone, especially monetarily (financially)

ruse

A sly trick; a scheme or subterfuge

mute

noun/adjective: A device used a softener dead in a sound; silent; to muffle or silence

flag

to weaken in energy or enthusiasm

gait

A persons character characteristic, sometimes unique way of walking

stanch

to stop an overflow flood or gush of blood from a wound

arid

very dry; usually a describing a climate, occasionally a dull topic

boor

an unrefined insensitive, a common person; a Philistine

bard

an older term for a poet or singer

smug

self satisfied; condescending; acting superior others

plod

to walk or continue a task and determined but weary manner

bask

to luxury in the warm glow of sun, success, or praise

lull

noun/verb: a period of calm; to calm or soothe into sleep or relaxation

foil

noun/verb: a minor character who highlights opposite traits in the protagonist; to spoil plans

balk

to hesitate; to shy away

dupe

verb/noun: to fool someone; one who has been easily fooled

hail

to praise

dolt

A slow witted person

barb

A piercing remark

rend

to tear, usually with mournful emotion or violence