AP Lang Vocab List #4

inferred

derived by reasoning; implied, as a conclusion

diverse

varied

articulate

speaking well

apprehensive

fearful; worried

benevolent

good; king-hearted; generous

virulent

very harmful

pious (piety)

deeply religious

skeptical

doubting

provincial

narrow-minded; unsophisticated

resignation

acceptance of a situation

illuminate

to light up; make clear

resolution (resolve)

determination (also the solution of a problem)

servile

overly submissive; cringing; like a servant

diligent

hard-working

refute

to disprove

anarchy

lack of government; chaos

miser

one who saves greedily

discord

disagreement

monotonous

without variety; tiresome

trivial

unimportant; insignificant