AP Vocab 1 Practice

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petulant

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Irritable or childishly sulky; often used to describe someone who is easily annoyed or upset.

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approbation

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Approval or praise, often used in formal contexts.

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elicit

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To draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone.

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umbrage

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Offense or annoyance; often used to describe a feeling of being insulted.

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coalition

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A group formed for a specific purpose, often to achieve a common goal.

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provincial

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Relating to a province; often used to describe someone with a narrow or limited perspective.

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simulate

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To imitate or replicate the appearance or characteristics of something.

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expostulate

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To express strong disapproval or disagreement.

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assuage

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To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to calm or soothe.

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prerogative

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A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.