Word of the Day (AP Lang - Perez)

Contentious: (Adjective)

(of an issue) Likely to cause disagreement, argument, or controversy; (of a person) quarrelsome, likely to start an argument

Bolster: (verb)

To support, strength, or give additional reinforcement to something often abstract, like an argument, an idea, or a theory.

Ostensibly: (Adverb)

In a way that appears or claims to be one thing but is actually something else usually.

Extol: (Verb)

To praise someone or something very highly and enthusiastically

Sycophantic: (Adjective)

Behaviour in a excessively flattering way for an advantage or personal gain(especially from someone powerful)

Decry: (Verb)

To express, often disapproval or something (especially publicly)

Signify: (Verb)

To mean, indicate, represent, symbolize, express, denote, or otherwise act as a sign of something

Amalgamation: (noun)

The process or result of combining multiplying separate groups, organization, or things into one unified whole.

Aberration: (noun)

A departure from what is normal, standard, or expected, something that is typical, thus should be ignored; an anomaly

Concede: (Verb)

To admit that something is true, hesitantly or begrudgingly; to admit defeat or loss in competition.

Corroborate:(v)

To provide evidence, proof, or authority that supports or strength a statement, theory, or story

Underscore

To emphasize, or show importance of something

Unassailable:(adj):

Strong, secure, unable to be attacked, conquer, or defeated, not liable to, attack, doubt, or question.

Detract:(v)

To diminish the force, or effectiveness of something

Consecrate: (v)

To formally make or declare something sacred or holy: to make secure from violation by setting aside

Promissory: (adj)

Containing, conveying, or relating to a promise or assurance (often referring to a legal contract)

Creed:(n)

A formal statement of a person or institutions basic beliefs, religious faiths, or guiding principles.

Seldom(Adj):

Rarely, not often, almost never

Posit:(v)

To suggest, assume or propose something as a foundational fact, truth, or starting point for an argument, theory, or discussion

Credence(n):

Belief, trust, or acceptance that something is credible [Often written as "give credence to"]

impunity(n):

freedom or exemption from punishment, harm, or loss

Forbearance

The quality of patience, self-control, and restraint, or the act of refraining from enforcing a legal right, obligation, or debt

forbear(v):

To restrain, hold back, and abstain from doing or saying something. Showing self control and good judgement

Cognizant (adj):

Knowledge or aware of something, often from personal experience

Paternalistic(adj):

Based on a system positing that authority knows best. even if it limits individual freedom or autonomy: outwardly benevolent, but often in a controlling or condescending manner.

Admonish(v):

To express disapproval, scold, or warn someone about their behaviour in a firm but gentle way; to urge or advise someone to do or not do something (in a way that promotes positive behaviour)

Demoralize(v)

(1) to weaken morals: to cause someone to lose hopes, courage, or confidence (2) to corrupt one's morals, or cause them to turn away from what is good and right

ineffable(adj):

too great, extreme, beautiful, or sacred to be expressed, described; or uttered in words; "beyond" words"

Hysteria(n):

exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion (like excitement or panic)

Pious(adj):

devoutly religious, devout, and showing a strong, reverent respect for god or religion

Judicious(adj):

Having, showing, or done with good judgement; wise, sensible, and cautious in practical matters