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AP English Language and Composition > Vocabulary 4 > Flashcards

Vocabulary 4 Flashcards

1
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impregnable

A

unable to be broken into

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impugn

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to question validity; to call into question

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3
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inauspicious

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not showing o suggesting future success

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4
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incisive

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penetrating, cutting

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5
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incipient

A

in an initial stage

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incorrigible

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a person or their tendencies not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed

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indecorous

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not in keeping with good taste and proprietary

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indefatigable

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not able to become fatigued

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innocuous

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harmless

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inscrutable

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adj-impossible to understand or interpret

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insipid

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adj-lacking flavour/vigour/interest

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intonate

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v-to say

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intractable

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not easily controlled or managed

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14
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intrinsic

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adj-essential; belonging naturally

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inveterate

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adj-having a particular habit that is long established and unlikely to change

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16
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irascible

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adj-tendency to get angry easily

17
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jettison

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v-to drop something from an aircraft or ship

18
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lampoon

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v-to ridicule someone through irony or sarcasm

19
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largess

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n-generous bestowal of gifts

20
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lassitude

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n-a state of weariness; lack of energy

21
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lethargy

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n-lack of energy

22
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lithe

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adj - flexible, thin, graceful

23
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lurid

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adj - very vivid in colour

24
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irascible

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adj-tendency to get angry easily

25
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jettison

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v-to drop something from an aircraft or ship

26
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malevolent

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adj - showing a wish to do evil to others

27
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meander

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v - go slowly thru stuff or smth

28
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meticulous

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showing great attention to detail

29
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maudlin

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self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness

30
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laconic

A

using very few words in speech or writing

AP English Language and Composition (6 decks)

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