Ap English Vocabulary Quiz Due Nov 8

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clause

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1. a syntactic construction containing a subject and predicate and forming part of a sentence or constituting a whole simple sentence.

2. a distinct article or provision in a contract, treaty, will, or other formal or legal written document.

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speculation

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1. the contemplation or consideration of some subject

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curate

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1. Chiefly British. a member of the clergy employed to assist a rector or vicar

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proliferation

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1. the growth or production of cells by multiplication of parts.

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nostalgic

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. a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one's life, to one's home or homeland, or to one's family and friends; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time

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insubstantial

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1. not substantial or real; lacking substance

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fanciful

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1. characterized by or showing fancy; capricious or whimsical in appearance

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melodrama

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1. a dramatic form that does not observe the laws of cause and effect and that exaggerates emotion and emphasizes plot or action at the expense of characterization.

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austerity

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1. austere quality; severity of manner, life, etc.; sternness.

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vehement

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1. zealous; ardent; impassioned

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cautionary

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of the nature of or containing a warning

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rectitude

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1. rightness of principle or conduct; moral virtue

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radical

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1. of or going to the root or origin; fundamental

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promulgated

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1. to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).

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augment

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1. to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase

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plentitude

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a full supply; "there was plenty of food for everyone"

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incumbent

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1. holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently: the incumbent officers of the club.
2. obligatory (often fol. by on or upon): a duty incumbent upon me.
3. Archaic. resting, lying, leaning, or pressing on something

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surplice

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1. a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white vestment, worn over the cassock by clergy and choristers.

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nonplus

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1. to render utterly perplexed; puzzle completely.

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raiment

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clothing; apparel; attire.