AP ENGLISH
Vocabulary Instruction
Vocabulary quizzes will consist of me
reading each word aloud. You must
spell the word correctly, define it, and
then use it contextually and correctly in
a sentence.
allocation
NOUN
The act of setting apart for a particular
purpose
ascetic
NOUN
a person who leads an austerely simple life,
esp. one who abstains from the normal
pleasures of life or denies himself or herself
material satisfaction
beguile
VERB
to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.;
mislead; delude
crass
ADJECTIVE
without refinement, delicacy, or
sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid
defray
VERB
to bear or pay all or part of (the costs,
expenses, etc.)
dint
NOUN
force; power
enjoin
VERB
to prescribe (a course of action) with
authority or emphasis
envoy
NOUN
a diplomatic agent; any accredited
messenger or representative.
interloper
NOUN
One who intrudes into some region or field
of trade without a proper license; one who
thrust oneself into the affairs of others.
vicarious
ADJECTIVE
taking the place of another person or
thing; acting or serving as a substitute