Vocabulary Instruction 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.

The act of setting apart for a particular purpose 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

to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude beguile VERB to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude

without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid crass ADJECTIVE without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid

to bear or pay part of (the costs, expenses, etc.) defray VERB to bear or pay part of (the costs, expenses, etc.)

dint NOUN force; power

to prescribe (a course of action) with authority or emphasis enjoin VERB to prescribe (a course of action) with authority or emphasis

a diplomatic agent; any accredited messenger or representative. 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