AP Lang. Vocab. List 1

Introspective

An examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings

Aberration

A deviation from the proper or expected course; a departure from the normal or typical

Empirical

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

Idiosyncratic

A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual group

Genial

Having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner

Intrinsically

Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing, inherent

Refutation

The part of an argument in which a speaker or writer counters opposing points of view

Self-effacing

Not drawing attention to oneself, modest/ tending to make oneself, one's actions, etc., inconspicuous, esp. because of humility or timidity; modest

Diatribe

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something / a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing 3. ironic or satirical criticism

Antithesis

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

Permeate

To spread or flow throughout; pervade

Constituent

One who authorizes another to act as an agent, principal / an essential part, component, element

Endowed

Give or bequeath an income or property to a person or institution

Complacency

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

Callous

Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

Zealous

Marked by fervent partisanship for a person, a cause, or an ideal

Petulant

Insolent or rude in speech or behavior / characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor; peevish

Treatise

A systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached

Deplore

To feel or express strong disapproval of, condemn

Declamatory

Pretentiously rhetorical; bombastic

Gainsay

To declare false; deny/To oppose, especially by contradiction