ap english literature composition vocabulary set 2
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plight: n - a condition, state, or situation, esp. an unfavorable or unfortunate one Example: Even though one person can not resolve every plight in the world, he can make a difference for someone in a time of need.TRANSCRIPT
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AP English Literature AP English Literature & Composition & Composition
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pecuniary: • adj - of or
pertaining to money
• Example: Learning not to
stress over pecuniary issues can be challenging when your funds are running low.
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plight:
• n - a condition, state, or situation, esp. an unfavorable or unfortunate one
• Example: Even though one person can not resolve every plight in the world, he can make a difference for someone in a time of need.
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presumptuous:
• adj - unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward
Example: Giving unwanted advice without being asked may cause someone to consider you rather presumptuous.
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subversive:
• adj - liable to subvert or overthrow a government, legally constituted institution, etc
• n - a person engaged in subversive activities, etc
Example: The subversive behavior of the students went unnoticed until they held their demonstration.
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vacuous: • adj - without contents; empty
Example: After a major crisis, one may be emotionally vacuous because his emotions seem to shut off for a time.
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avocation:
• n - something a person does in addition to a principal occupation, esp. for pleasure; hobby
Example: One of Mrs. Herring’s avocations is fire fighting. However, she might not like it so much if it were actually her job.
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capricious:
• adj - subject to, led by, or indicative of caprice or whim; erratic
Example: Babysitting a very capricious child can be quite taxing because you have to constantly deal with his mood swings.
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disparity: • n - lack of similarity or equality; inequality;
difference
Example: The disparity in pay between the genders is quite disturbing in some occupations.
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efficacy: • n – capacity for producing a desired result
or effect; effectiveness
Example: Using impractical methods to accomplish a task shows a lack of efficacy. It is important to be able to do the most work with the least amount of effort.
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epistle: • n - a letter, esp. a formal or didactic one;
written communication
Example: Many books of the Bible were epistles that were actually written and sent.
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hospice: • n - a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims,
strangers, etc., esp. one kept by a religious order
Example: Monks were often known for offering hospice to weary travelers. There were no Ramada Inn’s back in the day.
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impetus:
• n - a moving force; impulse; stimulation
Example: The impetus of the principal’s decision was noticed by every student in the school.
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moribund:
• adj - in a dying state; near death
Example: After the extreme workout, the girl thought she was moribund. However, she really was nowhere near death.
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reticent: • adj - disposed to be silent or not to speak
freely; reserved; reluctant or restrained
Example: Reticent people often end up with a reputation for being stuck up when they really aren’t simply because they don’t talk very often.
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vacillate
• v – to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute
Example: Women are stereotypically known for their vacillating nature. They often have a hard time making up their minds. (At least Mrs. Herring does anyway)