AP English Week 21 LHHS Black Flashcards

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complacency

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self-satisfaction

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desiccate

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to dry out thoroughly

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3
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diminution

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lessening; reduction in size

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4
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elicit

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to draw forth

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5
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incessant

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never stopping, going on all the time

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jollity

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lively and cheerful activity or celebration

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7
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kindle

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to set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire

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parsimony

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frugality, stinginess

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perspicacious

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keen; mentally sharp

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penury

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extreme poverty

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