AP Lang Vocab #13

abate

verb

to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish.

abstemious

adj

sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.

berate

verb

to scold; rebuke.

cloy

verb

to weary by an excess of food, sweetness, pleasure, etc.; surfeit.

contiguous

adj

touching; in contact.

definitive

adj

most reliable or complete, as of a text, author, criticism, study, or the like.

efficacious

adj

capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc.

enhance

verb

to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify.

enigmatic

adj

resembling an enigma, or a puzzling occurrence, situation, statement, person, etc.; perplexing; mysterious.

extenuate

verb

to represent (a fault, offense, etc.) as less serious.

gauntlet

noun

a medieval glove, as of mail or plate, worn by a knight in armor to protect the hand.

grisly

adj

causing a shudder or feeling of horror; horrible; gruesome.

hypothetical

adj

assumed by hypothesis; supposed.

impassive

adj

without emotion; unmoved; calm; serene.

impromptu

adj

made or done without previous preparation.

intemperate

adj

given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.

rejoinder

noun

an answer to a reply; response.

relegate

verb

to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition.

sartorial

adj

of or relating to tailors or their trade.

of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.

subservient

adj

serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; subordinate.