AP Vocabulary: Ameliorate to Surmise - Definitions and Usage

ameliorate

to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

callow

without experience; immature, not fully developed

drivel

saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense

ex officio

by virtue of holding a certain office

infringe

to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds

interloper

one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder

lassitude

weariness of body or mind, lack of energy

occult

secret, hidden from view; to hide, cover up; matters involving the supernatural

permeate

to spread through, penetrate, soak through

surmise

to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; likely idea that lacks definite proof