ap lang vocab quiz 3 + 4

adventitious

Occurring unexpectedly or in an unusual place; accidental and not part of the original plan or nature. (unplanned, accidental, unintentional)

ambiguity

state of being unclear or having multiple possible meanings; inexactness. (obscure, vague)

bona fide

genuine; real; authentic

cataclysm 

a large-scale and violent event in the natural world. (disaster, catastrophe)

deviate

depart from an established course.( diverge, stray)

edify

instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually. (educate, teach, tutor)

extenuate

cause (an offense) to seem less serious. (excuse, justify, defend)

fecund

producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile. (productive)

glower

have an angry or bad tempered look on one's face; scowl. (sullen, glare, frown)

impale

pierce or transfix with a sharp instrument. (spear, pierce)

importune

harass (someone) persistently for or to do something. (beg, implore)

obfuscate

act of making something unclear or confusing, (confuse, blur)

optimum

most conducive to a favorable outcome; best. 

parochial

having a limited or narrow outlook or scope; relating to a church parish. (narrow minded)

pedestrian

lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.

baroque

elating to or denoting a style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries that followed mannerism and is characterized by ornate detail and dramatic use of contrast, emotional intensity, lavish ornamentation, and grandeur, often used to evoke awe and inspire deep feelings

besmirch

damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others. (stain, tarnish)

celibate

to abstain from sexual activity, often due to religious vows or a personal choice for reasons like focusing on personal growth, health, or other pursuits.

debacle 

a sudden and humiliating failure; a fiasco. (failure, disaster)

demeanor

outward behavior or bearing. (manner, attitude)

facetious

joking or jesting often inappropriately; flippant. (flippant, frivolous)

fortuitous

Happening by chance or accident. Often implies good luck (unexpected, unanticipated) 

hedonism

the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence. (engaging in things you like, can be associated with extreme, short-term gratification)

imperative

of vital importance; crucial.;giving an authoritative command (vital, crucial)

obloquy

strong public criticism or verbal abuse. (disgrace, condemning, villification)

perfunctory

(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. (brief, quick, fleeting)

quasi-

seemingly; apparently but not really. being partly or almost. (allegedly, seemingly)

recapitulate

summarize and state again the main points of. (summarize, restate)

sacrosanct

(especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with. (sacred, respected)

sadistic

deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others. (barbarous, brutal)