AP Lang Vocab 12.

importune

to ask for something or urge someone to do something repeatedly, forcefully, and in a way that becomes annoying or bothersome

extol

to praise someone or something with a lot of enthusiasm, admiration, and high regard

enigma

a person, thing, situation, or statement that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

provincial

relating to a province or the regions of a country outside its capital city

repudiate

to strongly reject, deny, or refuse to accept or support something as true, valid, or binding

shibboleth

any word, phrase, pronunciation, or custom that acts as a test to distinguish members of a specific group of outsiders

relegate

to assign someone or something to a lower, less important, or more subordinate position, rank, or category

dogmatic

expressing personal opinions, beliefs, or unproven rules as absolute, unchallengeable facts

adamant

refusing to change an opinion, purpose, or decision

indolent

habitually lazy, idle, or disinclined to physical activity, effort, or exertion