AP Lang Vocabulary Set 1

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assuage

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(v) to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense, relieve; to quiet or to pacify; to satisfy (an appetite or desire)

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austere

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(adj) severe or stern in manner, attitude or appearance; (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries, harsh; having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance; unadorned

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coalition

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(n) a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose.

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concoct

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(v) to prepare by combining ingredients; to devise, invent, or fabricate

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crass

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(adj) offensive because of lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence; not showing consideration of others

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elicit

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(v) to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person)

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expostulate

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(v) to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning.

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hiatus

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(n) a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process; break

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intercede

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(v) to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement.

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jaded

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(adj) wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)