AP Unit 1 Vocab

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(n.) A shrill, noisy howl or cry; (v.) To howl or have an argument that sounds like a cat in heat

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caterwaul

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(n.) A complete coward

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poltroon

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(n.) A deed or fact that is already done and seemingly cannot be reversed

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fait accompli

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(n.) A brief description or literary sketch; A picture or illustration that fades away at the edges; A decorative design or illustration used on title or chapter pages in a book

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vingette

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(n.) Something added to another but not essential to it; (adj.) Joined or connected to another thing, usually in a subordinate or auxiliary position

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adjunct

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(n.) A system in which things or people are ranked above one another

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hierarchy

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(n.) One who has been converted from one religious belief or opinion to another, a convert

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proselyte

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(adj.) Stubbornly prejudiced, narrow-minded or inflexible, especially in opinions

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hidebound

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(adj.) Lacking energy or vigor and worn out and unable to produce

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effete

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(adj.) Very offensive or disgusting, particularly to the sense of smell; Something harmful or injurious to one's health

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noisome