AP Lang Unit 2

Alacrity [n]

Brisk and cheerful readiness

Apocryphal [adj]

of doubtful authenticity

Allay [v]

to reduce, calm, or relieve fear

Ambivalent [adj]

having mixed or conflicting feelings about something

Ameliorate [v]

to make better or improve a situation

Anathema [n]

something or someone intensely disliked or loathed

Antediluvian [adj]

extremely old fashioned

Amalgamate [v]

to combine or unite

Amorphous [adj]

shapeless

Anachronistic [adj]

out of place in time

Analgesic [n]

a substance that relieves pain

Antithesis [n]

the direct opposite of something

Antiquated [adj]

old fashioned

Aggrieved [adj]

feeling wronged

Agnostic [n]

existence of god is unknown

Amenable [adj]

open or responsive to suggestion

Antecedent [adj]

something that comes before

Antipathy [n]

a deep-seated feeling of dislike