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List 2
AP Language and Composition
Term | Definition |
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Mollify | Reduce the severity of something |
Ichthyologist | Fish scientist |
Polyglot | Knowing many languages |
Diaphanous | Semitransparent |
Somniferous | Bringing sleep |
Sinecure | An easy lucrative job |
Soliloquy | Speech to oneself |
Adherent | Supporter |
Abjure | Renounce |
Caustic | Burning |
Confluence | A flowing together |
Depose | Topple from power |
Egomania | Self-obsession |
Egregious | Outstandingly bad |
Analgesic | Painkiller |
Chiromancy | Palm reading |
Oligarchy | Government by a few |
Intractable | Stubborn |
Intransigent | Not comprimising |
Perfidious | Treacherous |
Perspicuous | Brilliantly clear |
Ingenuous | Innocent and naive |
Circumlocution | Talking in circles |
Gregarious | Sociable |
Discursive | Rambling |