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AP Language Vocabulary Week 10

This week’s vocabulary introduces a selection of advanced words to enhance your language skills. Each word is defined with synonyms and antonyms for better understanding. From "pander" to exploit the weaknesses of others, to "ameliorate," meaning to improve, this collection emphasizes diverse meanings and uses. Accompanying each entry are relevant notes about usage in a sentence. Strengthen your command of English with carefully chosen words that can elevate your communication, thematic writing, and critical thinking.

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AP Language Vocabulary Week 10

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  1. AP Language Vocabulary Week 10 • pander: v. to exploit weakness of others; to cater to the vice of others syn: cajole; indulge 2. otiose: adj. useless; futile syn: unimportant; worthless ant: productive; necessary 3. puerile: adj. childish; juvenile syn: immature; infantile ant: mature 4. aleatory: adj. dependent on luck or chance

  2. 5. asperity: n. roughness or harshness; severity syn: acerbity; irascibility ant: mildness; kindness 6. renunciation: n. rejection; refusal to acknowledge syn: denial; refusal ant: admittance; concession 7. unimpeachable: adj. unquestionable; beyond doubt syn: trustworthy; infallible ant: questionable; flawed 8. inveigh: v. to disapprove angrily; to protest syn: berate; condemn; remonstrate ant: commend; laud; praise

  3. 9. lionize: v. to assign great social importance to; to treat as a celebrity syn: acclaim; exalt; honor ant: ignore; overlook 10. allay: v. to relieve; to alleviate syn: calm; ease; pacify ant: excite; intensify; agitate 11. vitiate: v. to corrupt morally; to contaminate syn: defile; devalue; spoil ant: purify; clarify; cleanse 12. recalcitrant: adj. stubbornly resistant; showing opposition syn: defiant; insubordinate; unwilling ant: agreeable; obedient

  4. 13. exegesis: n. an explanation of a text; a critical interpretation syn: analysis; exposition; commentary 14. ameliorate: v. to make better; to improve syn: enhance; upgrade ant: weaken; damage; corrupt 15. profligate: adj. wasteful and immoral syn: licentious; decadent ant: virtuous; principled

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