AP LANG VOCAB FINAL 2

factious

Causing disagreement or conflict.

ignoble

Dishonorable or shameful.

boor (n)

A rude or impolite person.

aegis (n)

Protection or support.

perspicacity (n)

Keen understanding or insight.

fervent

Passionate or intense.

rectify (v)

To correct or fix.

enervate (v)

To weaken or drain energy.

besiege (v)

To surround and attack.

ephemeral

Lasting a very short time.

altruism (n)

Selfless concern for others.

carrion (n)

Decaying flesh.

erotic

Relating to sexual desire.

amorphous

Shapeless or without form.

opulent

Wealthy or luxurious.

pedestrian

Ordinary or dull.

bona fide

Genuine or real.

adventitious

Accidental or unplanned.

fecund

Fertile or productive.

deviate (v)

To stray from a path or norm.

obfuscate (v)

To confuse or make unclear.

impale (v)

To pierce with a sharp object.

extenuate (v)

To lessen the seriousness of.

parochial

Narrow-minded or limited.

glower (v)

To glare angrily.

edify (v)

To instruct or improve morally.

ambiguous

Unclear or having multiple meanings.

cataclysm (n)

A violent disaster or upheaval.

optimum

Best or most favorable.

importune (v)

To beg persistently.