AP Lang vocab 3

Akin

similar or closely related to something; related by blood

Corroborate

to give or represent evidence of the truth of something

Inexorable

unyielding; unalterable; relentless

Insipid

without distinctive or stimulating qualities; lacking taste

Nefarious

extremely wicked or villainous

Physiognomy

the outward (facial) appearance of anything, taken as offering some insight into its character

Retinue

a body of attendants upon an important person

Suppliant

asking humbly and earnestly; as words, actions

Tedium

the quality or state of being wearisome; boredom

Torrid

subject to parching or burning heat, esp. of the sun

Affront

deliberate act or display of disrespect; insult

Blasé

indifferent to or bored with life; apathetic to pleasure as a result of excessive indulgences

Cajole

to persuade by flattery or promises

Choleric

extremely irritable or easily angered

Encumber

burden or weigh down; to hinder