AP Seminar Unit 14 Vocabulary

Alacr (root)

Eager

Alacrity (vocabulary)

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Alacritous (vocabulary)

Brisk; lively.

Alacrious (vocabulary)

Same as alacritous; brisk and lively.

Alacriously (vocabulary)

In a brisk and lively manner.

Alacritousness (vocabulary)

The state of being alacritous; eagerness.

Anti (root)

Against

Antithesis (vocabulary)

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

Antipathy (vocabulary)

A deep-seated feeling of aversion.

Antibiotic (vocabulary)

A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.

Anticlimax (vocabulary)

A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events.

Antagonist (vocabulary)

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

Lev (root)

Light

Alleviate (vocabulary)

Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

Relieve (vocabulary)

Cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious.

Elevate (vocabulary)

Raise or lift (something) to a higher position.

Levitate (vocabulary)

Rise or cause to rise and hover in the air, especially by means of supernatural or magical power.

Levity (vocabulary)

Humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.

Dict (root)

Speak

Edict (vocabulary)

An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

Indict (vocabulary)

Formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime.

Dictate (vocabulary)

Lay down authoritatively; prescribe.

Dictionary (vocabulary)

A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language.

Contradict (vocabulary)

Deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite.

Luc (root)

Light

Elucidate (vocabulary)

Make (something) clear; explain.

Lucidity (vocabulary)

Clarity of expression; intelligibility.

Translucent (vocabulary)

(Of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent.

Lucent (vocabulary)

Glowing with or giving off light.

Illuminate (vocabulary)

Light up.

Laud (root)

Praise

Laud (vocabulary)

Praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.

Applaud (vocabulary)

Show approval or praise by clapping.

Plaudit (vocabulary)

Praise.

Laudable (vocabulary)

(Of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation.

Laudatory (vocabulary)

(Of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation.

Loqu (root)

Talk

Loquacious (vocabulary)

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Eloquent (vocabulary)

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Colloquial (vocabulary)

(Of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

Soliloquy (vocabulary)

An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

Elocution (vocabulary)

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.