AP language website vocab 161-180 Flashcards

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indifferent

A

having no particular interest

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2
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reposed

A

state of rest

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3
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jargon

A

special words

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4
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manifest

A

clear or obvious

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5
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pathetic

A

arousing pity

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6
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parliamentary

A

relating to a parliament

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7
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venerable

A

accorded a great deal of respect

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8
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preferment

A

promotion to a position

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9
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ineffable

A

too great or extreme to be expressed

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10
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obdurate

A

stubbornly refusing to change ones opinion

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11
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superficial

A

existing or occurring

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12
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impede

A

delay or prevent someone by obtruding them

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13
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benevolent

A

well meaning and kindly

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14
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temperance

A

abstinence from alcoholic drink

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15
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humility

A

a modest or low view of ones own importance

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16
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sustain

A

strengthen or support

17
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affront

A

an action or remark that causes outrage

18
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somber

A

dark or dull in color