Ap lit vocab! :3

tumultuously: (adv.)

in a way that is tumultuous; very loud, or full of confusion.

exalted: (adj.)

(1) elevated in rank, power, or character; (2) held in high estimation: glorified or praised; (3) raised high: elevated

reverence: (noun)

(1) a gesture of respect; (2) the state of being revered

importunity: (noun)

(1) the quality or state of being troublesomely urgent; (2) a repeated or annoying request or demand

constrain: (verb)

(1) to force by imposed stricture, restriction, or limitation; to restrict the motion of (a mechanical body) to a particular mode; (2) to compress; (3) to secure by or as if by bonds: confine; (4) to force or produce in an unnatural or strained manner; (5) to hold back by or as if by force

elusive: (adj.)

(1) tending to evade grasp or pursuit; (2) hard to comprehend or define; (3) hard to isolate or identify

warren: (noun)

(1) a series of underground tunnels where rabbits live; (2) a building or place with many connected rooms, passages, etc., where you can get lost very easily

indignant: (adj.)

feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy

tremulous: (adj.)

(1) shaking slightly, especially because of nervousness, weakness, or illness; (2) feeling or showing a lack of confidence or courage

refinement: (noun)

(1) the quality or state of improving something by making small changes; (2) the action or process of removing the unwanted substances in something

monopolize: (verb)

(1) to take over and control something or someone completely; (2) to use something in a way that prevents others from using it

addled: (adj.)

(1) confused or unable to think clearly; (2) unable to think with clarity or act intelligently

disconcerting: (adj.)

causing feelings of worry, concern, or anxiety: disturbing, unsettling

fanatic: (noun)

(1) a person exhibiting excessive enthusiasm and intense uncritical devotion toward some controversial matter (as in religion or politics); (2) a person who is extremely enthusiastic about and devoted to some interest or activity

distinguished: (adj.)

(1) known by many people because of some quality or achievement; (2) making someone seem important and worthy of respect.

speculation: (noun)

ideas or guesses about something that is not known.

inseparable: (adj.)

(1) incapable of being separated or disjoined; (2) seemingly always together.

spire: (noun)

a tapering roof or similar pyramidal shape on top of a tower.

procession: (noun)

(1) an organized group or line of people or vehicles that move together slowly as part of a ceremony; (2) a number of people or things that come or happen one after another

mellow: (adj.)

(1) very calm and relaxed; (2) having a pleasing rich flavor that develops over time.

conclude: (verb)

(1) to bring to an end, especially in a particular way or with a particular action; (2) to make a decision about or come to an agreement on.

sensation: (noun)

(1) a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences; (2) a particular feeling or experience that may not have a real cause; (3) someone or something that causes a lot of excitement and interest

disputatious: (adj.)

provoking debate; argument-prone

impudent: (adj.)

failing to show proper respect and courtesy; very rude

vociferous: (adj.)

expressing feelings or opinions in a very loud or forceful way

reproach: (noun)

(1) an expression of disapproval or disappointment; (2) loss of reputation; disgrace;(3) something that causes shame or disgrace(verb) - to speak in an angry and critical way to someone; to express disapproval or disappointment to someone

perfunctory: (adj.)

(1) characterized by routine or superficiality; mechanical; (2) lacking in interest or enthusiasm

interminable: (adj.)

having or seeming to have no end

petulantly: (adverb)

in a childishly sulky, irritable, or bad-tempered manner.

duly: (adverb)

in the proper, expected, or required manner; as is fitting.

pungency: (noun)

(1) the quality of having a sharp strong smell or taste; (2) the quality of being spoken or written in a way that has a strong effect

vigor: (noun)

(1) strength, energy, or enthusiasm; (2) strength of thought, opinion, expression, etc.

impassioned: (adj.)

full of strongly felt and strongly expressed emotion

sentiment: (noun)

a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something

construed: (adj.)

to understand the meaning, especially of other people's actions and statements, in a particular way

placate: (verb)

to stop someone from feeling angry

austere: (adj.)

(1) simple or plain; not fancy; (2) having a serious and unfriendly quality; (3) having few pleasures; simple and harsh

malevolent: (adj.)

having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person

sordid: (adj.)

(1) very bad or dishonest; (2) very dirty

boon: (noun)

something pleasant or helpful; a benefit or advantage

pagan: (noun)

a person who worships many gods or goddesses or the earth or nature

creed: (noun)

(1) a statement of the basic beliefs of a religion; (2) an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group

outworn: (adj.)

no longer useful or acceptable

lea: (noun)

a grassland, pasture, or meadow

forlorn: (adj.)

(1) sad and lonely; (2) empty and in poor condition; (3) not having much chance of success; nearly hopeless

supercilious: (adj.)

having or showing the proud and unpleasant attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than other people

surcease: (noun)

An end or cessation of something, especially something unpleasant.

entreating: (verb)

Asking someone earnestly or anxiously for something; begging or pleading.

obeisance: (noun)

A gesture of respect or reverence, such as a bow or curtsy.

mien: (noun)

A person's manner or appearance that reflects their character or mood.

craven: (noun)

A person who is completely lacking in courage; a coward.

ungainly: (adj.)

Clumsy, awkward, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.

dirges: (noun)

Slow, mournful songs or pieces of music, especially those performed at funerals.

quoth: (verb)

Uttered; said.

archaism – (n.)

a word or expression generally not used any more

supercilious – (adj.)

disapproving; acting as if you are better than other people and as if their opinions, beliefs, or ideas are not important

abstruse – (adj. )

not known or understood by many people

bane – (n.)

1. Something that is particularly effective in causing trouble or worry

harbinger – (n.)

1. someone or something that foreshadows a future event : one that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come 2. one that initiates a major change : a person or thing that originates or helps open up a new activity, method, or technology

assuage – (v.)

1. to soothe, moderate, or relieve (as in pain, grief, etc.) 2. To give relief to (hunger, thirst)

penitent – (adj.)

showing you are sorry for something you have done because you feel it was wrong

harmattan – (n.)

a hot, dry, dust-laden wind on the Atlantic coast of Africa

improvident – (adj.)

rash, careless, spending money and not planning for the future

plaintive – (adj. )

sad, especially in describing a sound

prowess – (n.)

1. Strength; great ability or skill

capricious – (adj.)

impulsive; changing mood or behavior suddenly or unexpectedly

imperious – (adj.)

domineering; unpleasantly proud and expecting to be obeyed

contemptible – (adj.)

horrible, despicable

emissary – (n.)

ambassador; representative of another person