APLAC Unit 6 Vocab

Articulate (Verb)

To express thoughts clearly, pronounce sounds distinctly, or connect bones/parts by a joint

Articulate (Adjective)

Able to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings clearly, fluently, and effectively in speech or writing

Credence

The belief, trust, or acceptance that something is true or real

Dissemble

To hide your true feelings, opinions, motives, or facts behind a false appearance

Exhume

To dig up a buried corpse or human remains from the ground, typically to perform an autopsy, investigate a crime, or move the body to a new location

Nefarious

Extremely wicked, villainous, sinful, or criminal

Piquant

Something with a pleasantly sharp, tangy, or spicy taste, or something that is engagingly stimulating, interesting, and provocative to the mind

Primordial

Existing at, from, or since the very beginning of time, the world, or the universe

Utopian

An ideal, near-perfect society, or describes plans and ideas that are visionary, romantic, or often considered impractical and unrealistic

Verbiage

An excessive amount of words, especially words that are unnecessarily complicated or confusing

Verdant

Covered with healthy green plants, grass, or lush vegetation

Verdant (Figuratively)

Inexperienced, naive, or immature