ap lang words 1

acquisitive

Eager to acquire or possess, often relating to wealth or knowledge.

arrogate

To claim or seize without justification, often taking something that belongs to another.

banal

Lacking originality or freshness, often unremarkable.

belabor

To explain or go over excessively, often to the point of tediousness.

carping

To criticize or find fault continually, often over trivial matters.

coherent

Logically connected and consistent, marked by clarity.

congeal

To solidify or thicken, especially by cooling.

emulate

To strive to equal or excel, often by imitating another's actions or qualities.

encomium

a formal expression of praise or admiration.

eschew

to deliberately avoid or abstain from something

germane

Relevant and appropriate to the subject at hand; closely related.

insatiable

impossible to satisfy, constantly wanting more

instragient

Refusing to compromise or stubbornly resistant to authority or control.

invidious

likely to arouse resentment or anger in others; creating jealousy.

largesse

Generosity in bestowing gifts or money.

reconniassance

Preliminary survey or exploration for gathering information.

substanitate

To establish or verify the existence or truth of something.

tactiturn

A person who is reserved or uncommunicative in speech; quiet.

temproize

To delay or avoid making a decision, often by compromising.

tenable

capable of being maintained or defended