AP World Vocab Quiz 4th Quarterr

Postulate

to claim or assume the existence or truth of, especially as a basis for reasoning or arguing

Ethnic Cleansing

the elimination of an unwanted ethnic group or groups from a society, as by genocide or forced emigration.

Bucolic

of, relating to, or suggesting an idyllic rural life.

Coup d'etat

A sudden and decisive action in politics, especially one resulting in a change of government illegally or by force.

Mendacity

untruthfulness; tendency to lie

Milestone

a significant event or stage in the life, progress, development, or the like of a nation, person, etc.

Prattle

to talk in an aimless, foolish, or simple way; to babble; baby talk; babble

Apoplectic

extremely angry; furious

Aggrandizement

the act of making something appear greater than is actually warranted by the facts. Expansion of power, wealth, rank, or honor.

Denigrate

to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner

Preternatural

out of the ordinary course of nature; exceptional or abnormal

Disconcerting

disturbing to one's composure or self-possession; upsetting.

Quintessential

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

Pugilistic

inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile

Transient

lasting only a short time; staying only a short time. Existing briefly.

Perfunctory

performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial

Didactic

intended for instruction; instructive

Indelible

Imposible to eliminate, forget or change

Servile

slavishly submissive or obsequious

Attribute

a quality, characteristic; something used as a symbol of a particular person, office, status, etc.