LNHS AP Lang Vocab U1

Assuage

Verb: to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense, relieve; to quiet or to pacify; to satisfy (an appetite or desire).

Austere

Adj: severe or stern in manner, attitude or appearance; (of living condition or a way of life) having no comfort or luxuries, harsh; having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance; unadorned.

Coalition

Noun: a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose.

Concoct

Verb: to prepare by combing ingredients; to devise, invent, or fabricate.

Crass

Adj: offensive because of lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence; not showing consideration of others.

Elicit

Verb: to draw forth, bring our from some source (such as another person); get information out of someone.

Expostulate

Verb: to attempt to dissuade someone from some course of action by earnest reasoning

Hiatus

Noun: a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process; break

Intercede

Verb: to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement.

Jaded

Adj: wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satisfied by excessive indulgence); tired, bored, lacking enthusiasm.

Lurid

Adj: causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; vivid or intense in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint.

Petulant

Adj: easily irritated or annoyed by trifles.

Pillage

Verb: to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder;

Noun: the act of looting.

Prerogative

Noun: a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence.

Redoubtable

Adj: Someone or something that inspires fear and awe therefore commands respect.

Stalwart

Adj: strong and sturdy (of a person); brave; resolute;

Noun: a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position.

Transcend

Verb: to surpass, to rise above and go beyond, exceed.

Umbrage

Noun: shade cast by trees; foliage giving shad; an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment, a vague suspicion; offense or annoyance.

Unctuous

Adj: Excessively smooth talking or acting: trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness; sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable.

Wry

Adj: using or expressing dry, mocking humor, showing that you find a bad or difficult situation slightly funny; sarcastic.