AP Lit Vocab-Week 8

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alacrity

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brisk and cheerful readiness.

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aplomb

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self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation.

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barrage

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bombard (someone) with something.

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cognizant

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having knowledge or being aware of.

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Collusion

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Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy to cheat or deceive.

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deleterious

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Harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way.

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hegemony

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leadership or dominance by one country or social group over others.

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paradigm

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a typical example or pattern of something; a model.

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Unctuous:

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(of a person) excessively flattering; oily.

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urbane

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courteous and refined in manner