AP Language and Composition - Vocab List 6

ephemeral

short-lived; fleeting; transitory

deride (derision)

to ridicule; to make fun of

acclaim

praise; applause; admiration

condone

to forgive; to overlook

fanatic

one who is very devoted to a cause or an idea

novel

new; unusual

solemn

serious; grave

ambivalent

undecided

auspicious

favorable; positive

fervor

passion; zeal; great enthusiasm

scanty

inadequate; minimal

dispassionate

free from passion or spirit

pragmatic

practical

furtive

secretive

deference (defer)

a show of respect

alleviate

to lighten or relieve

scrutinize

to examine closely

endorse

to approve of; to give support to

conspicuous

easily seen; out in the open

neglience

carelessness; neglect; indifference