AP Land Word of the Day 3

wistful

wistful

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

languid

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and
relaxed

exculpate

show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

irascible

easily made angry

Sagacious

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment

propinquity

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

erudition

knowledge acquired by study, research, etc.; learning; scholarship

blithe

joyous, merry, or gay in disposition; glad; cheerful

nascent

beginning to exist or develop

assuage

to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate

onus

used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility

germane

relevant to a subject under consideration

dichotomy

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being
opposed or entirely different

tawdry

showy but cheap and of poor quality

perfunctory

carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection (usually an action or a gesture)

disdain

the feeling that someone is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

impugn

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive; call into question

ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere

effusive

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner

Altruism

the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or
devotion to the welfare of others