AP Lang Vocab

autonomy

the right of self government

bureaucratic

relating to the business of running an organization, or government

mandate

an official order to do something

ostracize

to exclude someone from a group

raucous

making a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

recourse

a source of help in a difficult situation

reiterate

to say something again, typically for emphasis or clarity

tantamount

to be equivalent in seriousness to

tenacious

tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.

utopia

an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

clandestine

to be kept secret or done secretively

contingency

a future outcome that’s possible, but can’t be predicted specifically

egocentric

to be thinking of oneself constantly, without any regards of others

exonerate

to clear someone of the blame of a crime or wrongdoing

incongruous

to clash or differ with other surrounding aspects

indigenous

to be native, or occurring in the original place

liability

the state of being responsible for something by law

prolific

to be very productive, leading to plentiful outcomes

reinstate

to restore to one’s position or condition

superfluous

to be more than enough, or what is needed

advocate

to recommend or support

antipathy

a strong feeling of dislike or hatred

emancipate

to set one free from legal, social, or political restrictions

idiosyncrasy

a mode of behavior or thought peculiar to another

imminent

about to happen

impede

to delay or hinder

inclusive

to not leave out anything; to be open to all parties/services

jurisdiction

the official power to make decisions/judgements

precarious

to not be securely held or in position

preposterous

to be utterly ridiculous or absurd