APLIT List 2 Vocab

maudlin

sentimental, especially in a self-pitying or tearful way (often caused by drunkenness)

aperture

opening, especially one that allows light to pass through

effusive

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or enthusiastic manner; the pouring out of lava

innocuous

harmless, not likely to give offense/cause strong feelings

impunity

exemption or freedom from punishment or harm

atonement

the act of making amends for an offense

strumpet

a prostitute

usurp

to take power unlawfully or by force

paroxysm

a sudden attack or violet expression of a particular emotion, an outburst

callow

immature and inexperienced

ingenuous

naive and innocent

inculcate

to teach or instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction

rudimentary 

basic, simple, primitive

axiomatic

self-evident or unquestionable

simian

ape/monkey, resembling an ape or monkey, ashley

ruminate

to think deeply repeatedly (sometimes casually)incande; to chew repeatedly

incandescence 

emitting light as a result of being heated, full of emotion/passion

corporeal

having a physical body, tangible

asceticism

severe self-discipline/avoidance of indulgence for religious reasons

fulminate

to express strong protest, explode/flash violently