ap lang 20

affinity

a natural liking for or attraction to something

elixir

a cure all; a sovereign remedy

folderol

a showy but worthless trifle

gamut

the entire scale or range of something

circuitous

having a circular or winding course

ineffable

incapable of being expressed or described in words

slander

to defame; to speak maliciously of someone with no truth

obloquy

censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing

pundit

a learned person, expert; authority

risible

causing or capable of causing laughter

articulate

speak clearly

volte-face

a turnabout; a reversal in opinion

libel

to WRITE LIES about someone