AP lang vocab

hallow

regarded as holy or sacred

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time

ameliorate

to make something better or improve

explicit

stated clearly and in detail leaving no room for confusion

mores

the accepted traditional customs, values and behaviors of a society

ribald

referring to sexual matters in an amusing coarse or irreverent way

occult

relating to the mysterious supernatural or hidden

bombastic

high abounding but with little meaning, inflated

abate

to become less intense or widespread

culmination

the highest point (most decisive of something especially after a long period of time)

iniquitous

grossly unfair or morally wrong

portentous

giving a sign or warning that something (usually bad) will happen

austere

severe or strict in manner

culpable

deserving blame or guilt

magnanimous

generous forgiving especially towards rival or weaker person

penance

voluntary self punishment to show guilt for wrongdoing

foible

a minor flaw or weakness in character

hapless

unlucky, unfortunate

vagary

unpredictable change or action

rasping

harsh grating sound