AP Vocab List 5 Flashcards

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profound

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deep; insightful

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enhance

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to improve; to augment

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phenomenon

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an observable fact or occurence

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enduring

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lasting

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advocate

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to speak in favor of; to support

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solitude

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the state of being alone

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tentative

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temporary; not final

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contemporary

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living at the same time; modern

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provocative

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exciting; attracting attention

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adversary

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an opponent; enemyg

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gravity (grave)

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seriousness (secondary meaning)

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banal

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common; dull; ordinary

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temper

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to moderate; to soften

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censure

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to blame; to criticize

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extol

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to praise

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indulgent

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pampering oneself; satisfying one’s own desires

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erratic

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irregular; without direction

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insipid

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bland, boring, tasteless

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euphony

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pleasant sound

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mild

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gentle in nature or behavior

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minimal

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the least possible

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moralistic

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having a narrow moral attitude

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objective

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without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations

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pessimistic

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having an inclination to expect the worst possible outcome

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piecemeal

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done, made, or accomplished piece by piece or in a fragmentary way

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petition

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a formal written request made to an authority or organized body (such as a court)

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polished

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characterized by a high degree of development, finish, or refinement : free from imperfections

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provocative

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serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate

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reasoned

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having a sufficient explanation or of logical defense