AP Lang Vocab List #3 Definitions

homogenize

v. make the same

specious

adj. falsely pleasant or true (looks good, but isn't)

induct

v. to formally introduce into an organization (lead in)

infer

v. to conclude based on reasoning

impending

adj. going to happen soon (hanging over your head)

microcosm

n. a small-scale example of a larger system (little universe)

hydrophobia

n. fear of water
n. rabies

photosynthesis

n. creation of energy through light (light together put)

pandemic

adj. affecting an entire area, continent, or even world

pentameter

n. a poetic organization of lines into five metrical feet

teleology

n. a philosophical belief that things exist for specific purposes

invidious

adj. purposely causing envy or jealousy

omnifarious

adj. an exaggeration of the word "various"

exculpate

v. to free from blame (out blame)

polygamy

n. marriage to more than one spouse (many marriage)

reiterate

v. to repeat for emphasis

hypodermic

adj. under the skin

pseudonym

n. a false name taken by an author--a pen name (false name)

neuralgia

n. severe pain of the nerves

dichotomy

n. a system of categorization with two parts (two cut)

hematogenesis

n. creation of blood

protomorphic

adj. ancient in shape

cacophony

n. a harsh blend of unpleasant and loud sounds (bad sound)

monolithic

adj. enormous or impressive, as a giant stone (one rock like)

convivial

adj. enjoying the company of others (with life)