AP Lang Vocab #8

aesthetic

showing an appreciation of beauty in nature or art; artistic.

catalyst

someone or something that brings about a change.

denunciation

expression of strong disapproval made openly or publicly.

embellish

to decorate; to elaborate upon.

forlorn

deserted; left alone and neglected; unhappy.

hypocritical

insincere; pretending to be what one is not.

implausible

not having the appearance of truth or reason.

lethargic

drowsy; dull; sluggish; indifferent.

perceptive

discerning; observant; sensitive.

recluse

a person who lives alone, away from others.

sanction

authorized approval or permission; support or encouragement something that gives binding force to a law.

tactless

not having or showing a sense of the right thing to do or say without causing anger or hurt feelings; without skill in dealing with people.

unassailable

undeniable; unquestionable; not able to attack.

vacillate

to say unsteadily; to totter; to waver; to fluctuate.

propagada

ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause