AP Language and Composition Vocabulary List #4

A comprehensive collection of vocabulary words with definitions to aid in understanding and usage for the AP Language and Composition course.

engender

to create; to produce

deride (derision)

to ridicule; to make fun of

acclaim

praise; applause; admiration

lethargic

tired; languid; weak

fanatic

one who is very devoted to a cause or an idea

novel

new; unusual (secondary meaning)

solemn

serious; grave

ambivalent

undecided

reticent

quiet; uncommunicative; taciturn

ferver

passion; zeal; great enthusiasm

scanty

inadequate; minimal

dispassionate

free from passion or spirit

pragmatic

practical; realistic

didactic

instructive

deference (defer)

a show of respect

alleviate

to lighten or relieve

vacillate

to waiver between choices

endorse

to approve of; to give support to

conspicuous

easily seen; out in the open

negligence

carelessness; neglect; indifference