Vocab list Quarter 2 AP LANG

aftermath

aftermath (n.) A consequence or result, often a negative one.

aphorism (n.)

A short statement expressing a well-known truth or principle; an adag

catharsis (n.)

Emotional release that brings spiritual renewal or relieves tension.

cathartic (adj.)

Providing emotional release or relief

cohort (n.)

Definition 1 A group of people moving, studying, or working together.

cohort (n.)

Definition 2 An accomplice, especially in dubious or criminal

culpable (adj.)

Deserving blame or criticiism.

culpability (n.) The state of being responsible or deserving blame.

diabolical (adj.) Devilish, wicked, or evil.

enormity (n.) - Definition 1 The state or quality of being monstrous or outrageous.

enormity (n.) - Definition 2 The state or quality of being huge or immense.

gibe (v.) To utter taunting or sarcastic words.

gibe (n.) A taunting or scornful remark.

innocuous (adj.) Harmless or unlikely to offend.

necessitate (v.) To require or make necessary.

odyssey (n.) - Definition 1 A long, adventurous journey.

odyssey (n.) - Definition 2 An intellectual or spiritual quest.

partisan (n.) - Definition 1 A strong supporter or advocate.

partisan (n.)

- Definition 2 An armed fighter opposing an occupying army.

posterity (n.)

A person's descendants; future generations.

premeditated (adj.)

Fully planned beforehand; deliberate.

scurrilous (adj.)

Vulgar or coarsely abusive; does not necessarily mean false.