AP Lang Vocab Week 3 Flashcards

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Ambiguous

A

open to more than one opinion, perspective, or interpretations; more than one meaning

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2
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Assuage

A

to help make an unpleasant feeling less intense

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3
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Caveat

A

a warning of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations

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4
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Clandestine

A

done in secret

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5
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Erroneous

A

wrong, incorrect

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6
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Frivolous

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not having any serious purpose or value

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7
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Pragmatic

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dealing with things sensibly and realistically that based on practical considerations

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Reticent

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not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings; restrained in expression; reluctant

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9
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Sycophant

A

someone who flatters someone important in order to gain advantage (a suck-up)

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10
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Voracious

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an insatiable appetite for an activity, pursuit, or food

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