AP Lang Vocab 6

jargon

specialized vocabulary of a group

jeopardy

exposure to danger

judicious

wise, cautious, showing good judgement

juxtapose

to place side by side for comparison

laconic

brief in speech, using very few words

latent

present but not visible or apparent

laud

to praise or applaud

lax

careless, too relaxed

levity

lack of seriousness

liaison

connection between different groups; a close bond

listless

indifferent; lacking energy; spiritless

lucid

clear, easily understood

magnanimous

generous, giving; forgiving

malaise

a feeling of depression or uneasiness

maverick

nonconformist; person who breaks away from the crowd

meander

to wander aimlessly

mercenary

a person who serves only for money; motivated by greed

moot

of no matter; not important

morose

gloomy; bad tempered

myriad

an immense indefinite number