AP Lang Vocab Week 7 Flashcards
1
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Archaic
A
old, obsolete, old fashioned
2
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cynical
A
belief that people are only motivated by self interest; ditrustful of human sincerity or integrity
3
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dubious
A
doubtful; questionable
4
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feckless
A
weak, ineffective, irresponsible
5
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hackneyed
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a phrase or idea that lacks significance due to it being overused
6
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indignant
A
angered at perceived injustice or wrong
7
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microcosm
A
a small society, place, or activity which has all the typical features of a much larger one
8
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paradigm
A
a cognitive framework (way of thinking)
9
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subvert
A
undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution)
10
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surreptitious
A
obtained, done, made, etc. by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine
