AP Language Vocabulary Lesson #3

1.  abstemious / Part of Speech
Definition: / Eating and drinking moderately
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2.  archaic / Part of Speech
Definition: / No longer current or applicable; antiquated
Archaikos = ancient
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3.  dulcet / Part of Speech
Definition: / Melodious, pleasant to hear
Dulcis = sweet
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4.  expurgate / Part of Speech
Definition: / To remove objectionable words from
Ex = out
Purgare = to cleanse
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5.  idyllic / Part of Speech
Definition: / Carefree, simple; near perfect
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6.  iniquity / Part of Speech
Definition: / Sin; a wicked or evil act
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7.  lithe / Part of Speech
Definition: / Supple; graceful in motion
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8.  patronizing / Part of Speech
Definition: / To treat in a condescending manner, talk down to
Patronus = protector
Pater - father
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9.  pellucid / Part of Speech
Definition: / Transparent; clear
Pel = through
Lucere = to shine (lux = light)
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10.  perspicacious / Part of Speech
Definition: / Keen, mentally sharp
Per = through
Specere = look
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11.  relegate / Part of Speech
Definition: / To assign
Re= back
Legare = to send
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12.  scapegoat / Part of Speech
Definition: / One who bears the blame for an offense
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13.  talisman / Part of Speech
Definition: / Magical charm for protection
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14.  usurp / Part of Speech
Definition: / To take over, to seize power
Usus = use
Rapere = take
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15.  vacillate / Part of Speech
Definition: / Waver; to sway indecisively
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