AP Literature Vocabulary Set 5

acuity

sharpness of vision

delineate

represented accurately or precisely

depraved

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper

enervate

weaken physically, mentally, or morally

esoteric

understandable only by an enlightened inner circle

fecund

capable of producing offspring or vegetation

fiat

a legally binding command or decision

figment

a contrived or fantastic idea

garner

assemble or get together

hallow

render holy by means of religious rights

idiosyncrasy

a behavioral attribute peculiar to an individual

ignominy

a state of dishonor

mundane

found in the ordinary course of events

nuance

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

overweening

presumptuously arrogant

penchant

a strong liking or preference

repute

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

sophistry

a deliberately invalid argument in the hope of deceiving

sumptuous

rich and superior in quality

ubiquitous

being present everywhere at once