AP Lang Unit 4 Vocab

Resonant

Having a deep, clear, and continuing sound or effect.

Rheumatism

A medical condition causing pain and stiffness in the joints or muscles.

Sated

Satisfied or filled, typically referring to hunger or desires.

Scant

Barely sufficient or adequate; insufficient.

Schizoid

Showing signs of a personality disorder characterized by social withdrawal and emotional detachment.

Self-abasement

The act of lowering or humbling oneself; self-deprecation.

Sodden

Soaked with liquid; saturated, especially in a heavy or unpleasant way.

Tawdry

Showy but cheap or of poor quality; gaudy.

Throes

Intense or violent pain or struggle, typically during a difficult process or change.

Timorous

Showing or suffering from nervousness or fear.

Torrent

A strong, fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

Torpor

A state of physical or mental inactivity; sluggishness.

Transcendent

Going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing.

Transient

Lasting only for a short time; temporary.

Tremulous

Shaking or quivering slightly, typically due to nervousness or weakness.

Turbid

Cloudy, opaque, or muddled, often referring to water or a situation.

Unabashed

Not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

Variegated

Exhibiting different colors, types, or forms; diverse.

Veracity

Conformity to facts; accuracy or truthfulness.

Veritable

True or real, often used for emphasis.

Vigilant

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Vigilante

A person who takes law enforcement into their own hands.

Vociferation

Loud or forceful shouting or expression of opinions.

Voluble

Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently.

Weft

The horizontal threads in woven fabric, or the process of weaving.

eco-

Relating to the environment or ecology.

ecto-

Meaning 'outside' or 'external'.

electro-

Related to electricity.

endo-

Meaning 'inside' or 'within'.

epi-

Meaning 'upon' or 'over'.

equi-

Meaning 'equal'.

-esque

Meaning 'in the style of'.

ethno-

Relating to a group or culture.

eu-

Meaning 'good' or 'well'.

exo-

Meaning 'outside' or 'external'.