AP Vocab 4

Akin

Similar to or related to something

Corroborate

To support, confirm, or prove something with evidence 

Inexorable

Impossible to stop, change, or slow down 

Insipid

Boring, dull, or lacking favor or excitement 

Nefarious

Evil, wicked, or morally wrong 

Physiognomy

The practice of judging a person's character or personality based on their facial features or appearances 

Retinue

A group of people who follow and support an important person

Suppliant

Someone who begs or asks for something in a humble, respectful way

Tedium

The feeling of boredom or dullness, especially when something takes a long time 

Torrid

Extremely hot, or full of intense emotion or difficulty