Unit 1 Vocab AP Eng 3

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To imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model.

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emulate

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Formal expression of praise

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encomium

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Capable of being held or defended

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tenable

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to establish by evidence

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substantiate

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Offensive, hateful; causing bitterness and resentment.

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invidious

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Able to get or retain ideas or information; concerned with acquiring wealth or property.

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acquisitive

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common or boring

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banal

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To stall or act evasively to gain time or postpone a decision.

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temporize

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ANTONYMS: irrelevant, unimportant, extraneous

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germane

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SYNONYMS: nit-picking, criticizing

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carping