AP Lang Vocab (Realism)

Barbarous

cruel or brutal

Commence

to start or begin

Deprave

make someone immoral or wicked

discord

disagreement between 2 people

immutable

unchanging over time/unable to change

ineffable

too great or extreme to be expressed

infernal

relating to or characteristics of hell or the underworld

languish

lose or lack vitality/grow wealth or feeble

maxim

a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth

obdurate

refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action

odious

unpleasent/replusive

perdition

a state of eternal punishment after death

pious

devoutly religious

rapturous

characterized by feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm

reverence

deep respect

sagacity

good judgement

servile

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

solemnity

the state of being serious and dignified

vigilance

the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger

vindication

clearing someone from blame or suspicion