AP Lang vocab words (Schulteis)

Abase

To humiliate or degrade

Abeyance

Temporary inactivity; suspension

Abnegate

To give up something; to deny oneself something

Abrogate

To get rid of; to abolish

Abscission

The shedding of leaves, flowers, or fruits

Abstemious

Sparing, moderate

Acerbic

Harsh, biting

Acidulous

sharp tasting, sour

Acme

Highest point of something

Acrimonious

Bitter