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AP Lang Vocab: list 1

Terms in this set (15)

allocation
to divide and give out something for a special reason or to particular people
ascetic
characterized by the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence
beguile
charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way
crass
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
defray
provide money to pay
dint
an impression or hollow in a surface
enjoin
instruct or urge someone to do something
envoy
a messenger or representation, especially one on a diplomatic mission
interloper
a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong
vicarious
experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
admonish
warn or reprimand someone firmly
akimbo
with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward
lassitude
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
licentious
promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters
muse
a woman, or force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist
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