AP Lang Vocab 6

Fidelity

Truthfulness, loyalty

Infidel

An atheist, does not believe in a religion

Elucidate

To clarify or explain a point or concept

Lucid

Clearheaded, aware

Translucent

An object that diffuses light making it appear shadowy or unclear

Pellucid

Perfectly transparent, easily understandable

Synchronize

To coordinate events to occur at the same time

Chronological

Occurring in a sequence

Anachronism

An event, item, or person out of its logical time period

Superfluous

Excessive

Confluence

A joining, like-mindedness

Affluent

Wealthy

Perfidious

Terribly dishonest

Exacerbate

To worsen a condition or situation

Placid

A clam and peaceful place

Placate

To soothe someone who is upset

Implacable

Stubborn

Complacent

Self centered, apathetic

Acrid

Bitter or tart taste, oder, or remark

Acrimonious

Corrosive or bitter, usu. said of a person or a dispute

Acuity

The ability to perceive clearly

Acumen

Great insight

Acute

Intense, severe