AP Lang 31-60 Vocab List

berserk

wildly out of control

jubilee

A joyful celebration

juggernaut

A powerful, unstoppable force

kowtow

To act overly obedient

Maelstrom

a chaotic or violent situation

Mecca

a place that attracts people with a shared interest

Mabob

a wealthy or powerful person

Saga

A long story or series of events

Shibboleth

A phrase, belief, or custom that identifies a group

Trek

A long, difficult journey

Adjunct

Something added but not essential

Amalgamate

to combine or merge

Contiguous

touching or sharing a border

Diffuse

To spread out

Diverge

to move in different directions

Parity

equality

Periphery

the outer edge

Synergy

combined effort producing a stronger result

Transcend

to rise above or go beyond

Unison

Together at the same time

adumbrate

to briefly outline or suggest (hint)

Arcane

mysterious or understood by few people

Covert

secret or hidden

Educe

To draw out or bring forth

Fathom

to fully understand

Impervious

Unable to be affected or penetrated

Limpid

Very clear

Manifest

clearly shown or obvious

Nebulous

vague or unclear

Translucent

letting some light through