AP Lang vocab #1

insurgent

a rebel; one who rises in a revolt

facilitate

to make easy, to help bring about

incorrigible

too firmly fixed to be reformed or changed

belittle

to make something seem less important

talon

the claw of a bird of prey, a human finger or hand that looks or grasps like a claw; any object suggestive of a heel or claw

labyrinth

a maze; a complicated, perplexing arrangement of course or affairs

sanction

authorized approval or permission; support or encouragement; something that gives binding force to law

kindle

to ignite; to arouse or inspire to catch fire; to arouse

aberration

something not typical; a deviation from the standard

quandary

condition of being doubtful or confused

hedonist

one who solely lives for pleasure

latent

present but invisible or inactive, lying hidden or underdeveloped

soporific

causing sleep; drowsy

deprecate

to express strong disapproval of

indefatigable

tireless

galvanize

to arouse suddenly; to startle

dearth

shortage

malicious

spiteful; intentionally mischievous or harmful

nonchalance

carelessness; lack of interest or concern

atrophy

waste away (zombie)