AP Lang Vocabulary WK 5

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hypocrite

a person who pretends to have moral standards, beliefs, virtues, or religious principles that they do not actually practice or possess

innate

a quality, characteristic, or ability that a person or animal has from birth, rather than something learned or acquired through experience

lethargic

having very low energy, feeling sluggish, weak, and lacking mental or physical alertness

melancholy

a deep, persistent feeling of sadness, gloom, or sober pensiveness

reprove

to criticize, scold, or correct someone, usually in a gentle, kind, or serious way to point out a fault

opaque

blocking light or other radiation completely so that nothing can be seen through it

prolific

producing a great number, amount, or abundance of something

symmetry

the quality of having parts that match each other in size, shape, and position

tranquil

calm, peaceful, and free from commotion, agitation, or disturbance

venerate

to regard or treat someone or something with profound respect, reverence, or deep awe