AP VOCAB

accrue

to grow over time

annotation

notes taken on text

bedlam

extreme chaos or confusion

convert

purposefully kept secret

debonair

charming, confident, and elegant

dun

a dull grayish-brown color often associated with horses.

efficacious

producing the desired effect or result

equanimity

mental calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations.

fortuitous

happening by chance in a happy or beneficial way

gist

the main idea or essence of a text or conversation.

gratuitous

unnecessary or uncalled for, often to an excessive degree.

imperious

assumingly commanding or domineering in nature.

invective

abusive or insulting language used to express strong criticism.

motley

of many colors; a varied mixture of elements or types.

munificent

generous or giving in a lavish way; characterized by great generosity.

procrastinate

to delay or postpone an action or decision, often habitually.

provocative

causing strong reactions or stimulating discussion; likely to provoke thought or controversy.

recondite

difficult to understand; requiring specialized knowledge or insight.

reprobate

a morally unprincipled person; someone who is rejected or deemed unworthy.

reprobate

A person rejected by society for their immoral behavior or principles, often displaying a lack of ethical standards.

sedentary

characterized by much sitting or inactivity, often leading to health issues.

abstemious

characterized by restraint in the consumption of food or drink, often for moral or health reasons.

censure

To express severe disapproval or criticism, typically in a formal statement.

contingent

dependent on certain conditions or circumstances; possibly happening but not certain.

corroborate

To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

denizen

An inhabitant or regular visitor of a particular place, often used to describe someone familiar with a specific environment.

discursive

relating to discussion or discourse, often covering a range of topics in a conversation.

disseminate

To spread or distribute information widely, especially to inform or educate a larger audience.

dowdy

excessively plain or old-fashioned in appearance, lacking style or elegance.

florid

highly decorated

foist

force something unwanted

gauche

lacking in social grace

heresy

opinion different from accepted belief

inculcate

to cause or influence an idea

palpable

capable of being touched

perceptive

the process of organization information

pernicious

highly injurious or destructive

salient

standing out or noticeably important

satiate

to fully satisfy a desire

sear

to char something

specious

something that seems true

absolve

free from responsibility

caricature

exaggerated characterization

clangor

a loud or resonate sound

cupidity

strong desire for wealth

deleterious

harmful or distructive

enhance

to improve or make better

enthrall

to captivate or charm one

extenuate

to make something seem less

implicit

something suggested

incisive

being sharp or direct

inimical

harmful or unfriendly

ostentatious

displaying wealth or being flashy

pargon

model or example of excellence

politic

conceived and developed

prosaic

dull or ordinary

defendant

person accused of crime

sanctimonious

excessively pious

scintillating

brilliantly or lively

winsome

attractive or charming