AP Lang/Comp- Unit 1 Vocab

intercede; (v.)

to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement

hackneyed; (adj.)

used so often as to lack freshness or originality

approbation; (n.)

the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise

innuendo (n.)

a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in derogatory sense)

coalition (n.)

a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose

elicit (v.)

to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person)

hiatus (n.)

a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)

assuage (v.)

to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to

decadence (n.)

excessive indulgence; decline, decay, or deterioration

expostulate (v.)

to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning

simulate (v.)

to make a pretense of, imitate

jaded (adj.)

wearied, worn-out, dulled (nothing impresses you anymore)

umbrage (n.)

shade cast by trees; offense, resentment

prerogative (n.)

a special right or privilege (your choice)

lurid (adj.)

causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational

transcend (v.)

to rise above or beyond, exceed

provincial (n.)

a person with a narrow point of view ((adj.) pertaining to an outlying area)

petulant (adj.)

annoyed by trifles; easily irritated and upset

unctuous (adj.)

oily; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety

meritorious (adj.)

worthy, deserving recognition and praise