AP Lang Vocab 2.0

Apathy

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning; unclear.

Fervent

Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

Vagrant

An offensive and derogatory term, primarily because it was historically used as a legal term to criminalize homelessness and poverty, and it has a negative connotation that can imply a person is a troublemaker or morally destitute.

Undermine

To lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously; to erode the base or foundation.

Oblivious

Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

Indifferent

Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.

Obscure

Not discovered or known about; uncertain; or, hard to understand.

Objective

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

Revere

To feel deep respect or admiration for (something).

Discriminate

To recognize a distinction; differentiate; or, to make an unjust distinction in the treatment of different categories of people.

Embellish

To make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features; or, to make a story more interesting by adding false or exaggerated details.

Denounce

To publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Innovate

To make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.

Stagnant

Having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence; showing no activity, growth, or change.

Candid

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Impartial

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.

Discern

To perceive or recognize (something).

Ostentatious

Characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others.

Contentious

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Reprove

To officially or formally express disapproval of or correction to (someone).

Pessimism

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence.

Cursory

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Profligate

Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.

Miser

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

Jocular

Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.

Fracas

A noisy disturbance or quarrel.

Caricature

A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which striking characteristics are exaggerated to create a comic or grotesque effect.

Corroborate

To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

Precarious

Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse; or, dependent on chance; uncertain.

Expository

Intended to explain or inform about something.

Bolster

To support or strengthen; prop up.

Daunt

To make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.

Inclined

Leaning or turning away from the vertical or horizontal; having a tendency or predisposition to do something.

Uniform

Remaining the same in all cases and at all times; unchanging in form or character.

Perceptive

Having or showing sensitive insight.

Superficial

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; or, not thorough, deep, or serious.

Lucid

Expressed clearly; easy to understand; or, bright or luminous.

Immune

Protected or exempt from something, especially an infectious disease or legal obligation; or, not susceptible to something.

Aesthetic

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Prodigal

Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

Assess

To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of (something).

Deter

To discourage (someone) from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear.

Complacent

Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Contempt

The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

Eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Virtue

Behavior showing high moral standards; or, a good or useful quality of a thing.

Vital

Absolutely necessary or important; essential.

Guile

Sly or cunning intelligence.

Biased

Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

Censor

To examine (a text, movie, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it.

Vulnerable

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Hypocritical

Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

Eccentric

(Of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

Disdain

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

Abstract

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence; difficult to understand.

Valid

(Of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable.

Subtle

(Especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; understated.

Enigma

A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Inevitable

Certain to happen; unavoidable.