APLAC Vocab

Austere

Having few pleasures; simple and lacking elaborate pleasures. It can also describe a person who tends to be serious and lacks warmth.

Vilify

To make statements against someone or entity that suggest that they or their actions are villainous (evil). To be highly critical of someone and their actions.

Rapacious

Excessively greedy, grasping, or covetous; willing to make others pay/suffer for their own desires.

Remiss

Failing to fulfill a duty or responsibility.

Culpable

Deserving of blame; Responsible.

Wistful

A mood characterized by a yearning or longing tinged with sadness.

Inherent

Describes something that is an inseparable or central aspect of something.

Erudite

Having the ability to clearly and impressively express knowledge and understanding.

Ubiquitous

Being everywhere at the same time; widespread

Quixotic

Hopeful or romantic in a way that is not practical.