AP Lang Vocab #2

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

n. a transformation or dramatic change

syn: mutation

ant: fixation

Donnybrook

n. a fight; an uproar

syn: brawl; quarrel; altercation

ant: agreement

Nonchalant

adj. unconcerned; indifferent

syn: detached; relaxed

ant: excited; concerned; alarmed

Vestige

n. a trace or evidence of something that once existed

syn. remnant; hint

Interlocutor

n. someone who participates in a conversation

Procrustean

adj. disregarding individual differences or circumstances

syn: ruthless; coldhearted; non-discriminating

ant: sympathetic; compassionate

Stygian

adj. dark and forbidding

syn: shadowy

ant: bright; illuminated

Sophistry

n. a deliberately deceptive or misleading argument

syn: chicanery; ruse

ant: truth

Carte Blanche

n. boundless authority; unlimited power to act

syn: license; sanction; free rein

ant: restriction

Incantation

n. a chant; a recited magical spell

syn: invocation; spell

Cosmopolitan

adj. worldly, sophisticated

syn: cultured

ant: provincial

Rife

adj. abundant; prevalent

syn: overflowing; rampant

ant: lacking; limited

Nomenclature

n. technical names or naming system in art or science

syn: terminology

Brigand

n. a robber or bandit

syn: highwaymen; outlaw

Contemptuous

adj. haughty, scornful

syn: arrogant; derisive

ant: humble; polite

escent

suffix. becoming or growing

ob

prefix. toward or against

con

prefix. totally or completely

val

root. strong or healthy

rub

root. red

irid & iris

root. rainbow or brightly colored

fac

root. make