AP Lang Vocab 4

Inferred

To deduce or conclude information from evidence or reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Diverse

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Articulate

Able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing.

Apprehensive

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly.

Virulent

Extremely severe or harmful in its effects, often referring to diseases.

Pious

Devoutly religious; showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God.

Skeptical

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Provincial

Pertaining to the regions outside the capital city; lacking in sophistication or broad-mindedness.

Resignation

An act of retiring or giving up a position; accepting something unpleasant that one cannot change.

Illuminate

To make something clear or easier to understand; to light up.

Resolution

A firm decision to do or not to do something; the act of solving a problem.

Servile

Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.

Diligent

Showing care and effort in one's work or duties.

Refute

To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; to disprove.

Anarchy

A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority; chaos.

Miser

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

Discord

Disagreement or conflict between people.

Monotonous

Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

Trivial

Of little value or importance; not significant.