AP Lang/Comp Vocab List 3&4

ameliorate

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

aplomb

self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.

bombastic

high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.

callow

(of a young person) inexperienced and immature.

drivel

talk nonsense, nonsensical speech

epitome

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

exhort

strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

egregious

outstandingly bad; shocking.

infringe

actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.).

ingratiate

bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

interloper

one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder

intrinsic

(adj.) belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part

inveigh

(v.) to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

lassitude

(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy

nonplussed

perplexed

occult

(adj.) mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means; (v.) to hide, conceal; eclipse; (n.) matters involving the supernatural

permeate

(v.) to spread through, penetrate, soak through

precipitate

(v.) to fall as moisture; to cause or bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height, to give distinct form to; (adj.) characterized by excessive haste; (n.) moisture; the product of an action or process

stringent

(adj.) strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste

surmise

(v.) to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof