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AP LANG 🌟📒 > LIST 4 > Flashcards

LIST 4 Flashcards

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Antediluvian

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AGE

very old, out-of-date, or primitive

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Archaic

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something that belongs to an earlier or antiquated time

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Callow

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inexperienced and immature

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Contemporary

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Existing or happening at the same time, or belonging to the present time

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Crone

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waning moon

an old woman who may be associated with magic or the supernatural

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Decrepit

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elderly and infirm

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Forbear

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politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain.

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Forbear

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politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain.

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Hoary

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grayish white.

old and trite.

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Infantile

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befitting an infant; babyish; childish

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Inveterate

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having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

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Juvenile

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of, for, or relating to young people.

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Longevity

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long existence or service.

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Nonage

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the period of immaturity or youth.

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Nonagenarian

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a person who is between 90 and 99 years old.

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Obselescent

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becoming obsolete.

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Patriarch

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the father and ruler of a family or tribe, as one of the founders of the ancient Hebrew families

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Posthumous

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occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.

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Primeval

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of or resembling the earliest ages in the history of the world

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Primordial

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something is first created or developed, or has existed since the beginning

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Pristine

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in its original condition; unspoiled

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Puerile

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childishly silly and trivial

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Superannuated

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obsolete through age or new technological or intellectual developments.

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Venerable

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accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

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Veteran

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a person who served in the military and someone with a lot of experience in a particular field

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Yore

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time long past

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