AP English Terms #1

abhorrence

a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing

arduous

involving or requiring strenuous effort

benevolence

the quality of being well-meaning; kindness

candor

the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

censure

the expression of formal disapproval

concurrent

existing, happening, or done at the same time

contempt

feeling that a person is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

counteract

act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it

doctrine

set of beliefs taught by a Church, political party, or other group

endow

provide with a quality, ability, or asset

eradicate

destroy completely; put an end to

fortitude

courage in pain or adversity

impartial

fair and just

indispensable

absolutely necessary

peruse

read (something) in a thorough or careful way

primitive

crude, little evolved

principle

fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a system of belief

providential

occurring at a favorable time, divine intervention

tranquility

calm

tyranny

cruel and oppressive government or rule