AP english vocab level H unit 4
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 affinity | a natural attraction to a person, thing, or activity; a relationship, connection |
| bilious | peevish, irritable; sickening unpleasent |
| cognate | closely related in origin, essential nature, or function |
| corollary | a proposition that follows from one already proven, a natural consequence or result |
| cul-de-sac | a blind alley or dead end street, any process in which further progress is impossible |
| derring-do | valor of heroism; daring deeds or exploits |
| divination | the art or act of predicting the future or discovering hidden knowledge |
| elixir | a potion once thought capable of curing all ills and maintaining life indefinetly; a sweet liqiud used as a vehicle in medicines |
| folderol | foolish talk |
| gamut | an entire range or series |
| hoi polloi | the common people |
| ineffable | not expressible in words, too sacred |
| lucubration | laborious study or thought, especially at night |
| mnemonic | a device used to aid the memory |
| obloquy | public abuse indicating strong disaproval or censure; the disgrace resulting from such treatment |
| parameter | a determining or characteristic element. a limit or boundary |
| pundit | a learned person; one who gives authoritative opinions |
| risible | laughable |
| symptomatic | typical or characteristic; being concerned with a symptom |
| volte-face | an about face; a complete reversal. |
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