ap lang s2 list 4

didactic

intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive

diffident

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

diminutive

extremely or unusually small

disaffected

dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them.

amalgamate

combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

annex

append or add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document

arboreal

living in trees

audacious

extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless:

behemoth

something enormous, especially a big and powerful organization.

buttress

a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall

capacious

having a lot of space inside; roomy.

censure

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement

clamor

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.

coalesce

come together to form one mass or whole.

compensate

give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.

confection

the action of mixing or compounding something.

contrite

feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.

credulity

a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

culpable

deserving blame.

discern

perceive or recognize (something)