Ap Lang and Comp Vocab 5

nomenclature

a system of names assigned to objects or items in a particular science or art

classification, terminology

misnomer

a wrong or unsuitable name or term for something or somebody

*no synonym

ignominy

a total loss of dignity and self-respect, or an incurring of public disgrace; a disgraceful act

disgrace, shame, dishonor

nominal

acting or being something in name only, but not in reality; representing very little cost when compared with the actual value received

so called, alleged

amicable

characterized by or done in friendliness, without anger or bad feelings

civil, courteous, friendly  

aver

to assert something confidently; to state or allege that something is true

claim, state

verisimilitude

the appearance of being true or real; something that only appears to be true or real, e.g. a statement that is not supported by evidence

likeliness, semblance, believability

veritable

being truly or very much so: a veritable triumph; used to emphasize a figurative concept

actual, genuine

verity

the quality of being true or real

accuracy, veracity

lot

a large amount, or a large number of people or things; the things somebody has or experiences in life

situation, circumstances, condition

coincide

to happen at or around the same time or to fall together at the same time

accompany, correspond, fall together 

bereft

deprived of somebody or something loved or valued; lacking in something desirable or necessary

cut off, left without, deprived

atone

to make reparation for a sin or a mistake

apologize, redeem, to make up for

noxious

harmful to life or health, especially by being poisonous

toxic, harmful

blatant

obtrusive and conspicuous in an offensive way, often intentionally

glaring, outright, obvious 

stipulation

to specify something such as a condition when making an agreement or an offer

requirement, specification

impel

to force somebody to do something, or make somebody feel the need to do something

compel, oblige, force 

envoy

somebody acting as a diplomat on behalf of a national government or sent as its official messenger

emissary, delegate, ambassador

entrenched

firmly held and hard to change

rooted, firm

approbation

a favorable opinion about something or somebody; the official approving, authorizing, or sanctioning of something

admiration, approval

incorrigible

impossible or very difficult to correct or reform; impossible or very difficult to control or keep in order

difficult, uncontrollable, incurable

beguile

to win and hold somebody's attention, interest, or devotion; to mislead or deceive somebody     
disceive, mislead, charm 

ostentatious

marked by a vulgar display of wealth and success designed to impress people

extravagant, flamboyant, showy

supplication

a humble and sincere appeal to somebody who has the power to grant a request

request, appeal, plea

sagacity

profound knowledge and understanding, coupled with foresight and good judgment

enlightenment, knowledge, wisdom 

lucid

rational, and mentally clear, especially only for a period between episodes of delirium or psychosis; clear and easily understood; emitting light

clear-cut, luminous, understandable

expiate

to make amends, show remorse, or suffer punishment for wrongdoing

absolve, correct, redeem 

pinnacle

the highest or topmost point or level of something; a natural peak, especially a distinctively pointed one on a mountain or in a mountain range            
summit, peak, top

elucidate

to explain or clarify something

enlighten, clear up, clarify

orthodox

following the established or traditional rules of a political or religious belief, a philosophy, or a way of life

accepted, traditional