AP Lang Vocabulary List 2

sardonic

characterized by bitter or scornful derision.

unfettered

unrestrained, free, unburdened.

enigmatic

difficult to understand; mysterious.

misnomer

a misapplied or inappropriate name or designation.

deferential

respectful or courteous.

abrogate

to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal.

fortitude

mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty or adversity.

credulous

willing to believe or trust too readily.

contend

to assert or maintain earnestly.

equanimity

mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain.

conjecture

expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence or proof.

inefficacy

lack of power to produce the desired effect.

delineate

to portray in words, describe or outline with precision.

imperious

domineering in a haughty manner, overbearing.

facility

readiness or ease due to skill, aptitude, or practice.

extol

to praise highly, laud

austere

grave, somber, solemn, serious, simple, bleak

elucidate

to explain, clarify

colloquial

conversational, informal

esoteric

understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest

exigency

urgent need, demand, or requirement intrinsic to circumstance

prudent

wise and careful in practical affairs

erudite

characterized by great knowledge, learned, scholarly

poignant

strongly affecting or moving the emotions

obdurate

unmoved by persuation, pity, or tender feelings; stubbornly resistant to moral influence

vestige

a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present

sagacity

wisdom, acumen, sense, insight, intelligence

censure

strong or vehement expression of disapproval

imbue

to inspire or saturate with feelings, opinions; permeate

perdition

a state of spiritual ruin, loss of the soul