Vocabulary Unit 5
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ap english, AP English Language & Composition, ap english language
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20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 acuity | (n) sharpnes, keenness |
| delineate | (v) to depict; to portray in accurate and vivid detail |
| depraved | (adj) corrupt |
| enervate | (v) to weaken mentally or morally; cripple, paralyze |
| esoteric | (adj) intended for a select few; secret |
| fecund | (adj) prolific; intellectually productive |
| fiat | (n) edict; decree |
| figment | (n) fabrication of the mind |
| garner | (v) accumulate; aquire as a result of effort |
| hallow | (v) venerate |
| idiosyncrasy | (n) a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify; mannerism |
| ignominy | (n) shame and disgrace; dishonor, humiliation |
| mundane | (adj) routine; earthly, worldly; concerned with what is ordinary |
| nuance | (n) a subtle or slight variation |
| overweening | (adj) arrogant; conceited; presumptuous |
| penchant | (n) a strong attraction or inclination |
| reputed | (adj) reputable; having widespread acception |
| sophistry | (n) reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy |
| sumptuous | (adj) costly, rich, magnificent |
| ubiquitous | (adj) present or existing everywhere |
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