Donovan AP Lang vocab, week 8
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Created by:
lavosprime on December 6, 2010
Subjects:
english, ap language and composition
Description:
The eighth week's set of fifteen vocab words for Mrs. Donovan's AP Lang class. These are as close as possible to the definitions she gave in class, with some minor readability edits.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 augur | v: to predict or foretell; to serve as an omen or sign |
| heinous | adj: shockingly evil; abominable |
| nemesis | n: unconquerable opponent or rival |
| pallor | n: paleness or whiteness |
| quandary | n: a state of perplexity or uncertainty |
| stalwart | adj: sturdily built OR valiant; uncaring |
| travesty | n: a grotesque or shameful imitation; a mockery or a perversion |
| uncanny | adj: extraordinary or unimaginable |
| trenchant | adj: concise OR caustic |
| intimate | v: to hint or imply |
| imbue | v: to inspire; to permeate or tinge |
| ensue | v: to follow immediately afterwards; to result |
| demeanor | n: behavior or manner |
| debase | v: to lower in quality or value; to degrade |
| replete | adj: completely filled; stuffed; abounding |
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