AP English vocabularies

acquiesce

accept something reluctantly but without protest

suffrage

the right to vote in political elections

obstinately

In a stubborn or unyielding manner; refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

personnel

The group of individuals who are employed in an organization, often responsible for various functions such as hiring, training, and managing staff

antiquated

adjective outdated or no longer used; old-fashioned

exigence

the moment or event that motivates one to write or speak upon an issue

ingratiating

adjective intended to gain approval or favor

juxtaposition

the act of placing two or more things side by side for comparison or contrast

demeanor

the outward behavior or conduct of a person

derogatory

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

tepid

moderately warm; lukewarm

sordid

involving ignoble actions and motives; filthy or squalid

squalid

extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect

fastidious

very attentive to detail; meticulous

cloistered

secluded or shut away, often in a monastery or convent

lofty

of imposing height; elevated in character or ideals

valiant

possessing courage or determination

Vexed

annoyed or frustrated (of a problem or issue) difficult and much debated; problematic

Discrepancy

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts or claims.

perplexed

confused or baffled

underscore

to emphasize or highlight something

fluctuate

to rise and fall irregularly in number or amount

tact

the ability to deal with others in a sensitive and effective manner

fop

a man who is excessively concerned with his appearance and fashion.

voluptuary

the quality of being attractive or appealing to the senses, often relating to sensual pleasure.

explicitly

stated in a clear and direct manner, leaving no room for confusion or ambiguity.

implicity

understood or implied without being directly stated, allowing for some interpretation.

Lament

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow can be a verb too

Anecdote

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

"told anecdotes about his job"

Susceptible

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Akin

of similar nature or character

Iniquitous

characterized by gross injustice or wickedness

affluent

periphery

congregate

thrall