ap vocab 1

altruistic-

(adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

ambivalent-

having mixed or opposed feelings at the same time

angular-

lean; sharp cornered; gaunt

arrogant

-(adj.) overbearing; proud; haughty

aversion

-a strong dislike or disinclination

discern

(v)- to see clearly, recognize; to distinguish one thing from another

disdain

(n.)- intense dislike; (v.) to treat with scorn or contempt

disparage-

to degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derogatory manner

disparity-

An inequality; a gap; an imbalance

embellish

-to add ornamental or fictitious details

engender-

to produce, cause, or bring about

innocuous-

harmless; causing no damage

insipid

-boring and stupid

lament-

to express sorrow or regret; to mourn

laud

-to give praise; to glorify

obscure

-difficult to see or understand; partially hidden

ostentatious-

(adj.) marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy

prodigal-

(adj.) wastefully extravagant; lavishly or generously abundant;- (n.) one who is wasteful and self-indulgent

repudiate-

to disown, reject, or deny the validity of

reticence-

restraint in speech, reluctance to speak

revere-

to honor, to regard with respect

serene-calm, placid

subtle

-Difficult to detect; faint; mysterious; likely to elude perception

superfluous

-exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess

taciturn

-Not talking much, reserved; silent, holding back in conversation