Unit 2 "Words that Appear on the Summative" - AP World 2026

onyl difficult or easy to forget words

agrarian

related to farming or agriculture

attribute

a quality or characteristic of a person, group, or thing; can also mean to credit something to a cause

barbaric

viewed as uncivilized, cruel, or primitive

conjugal

related to marriage or the relationship between spouses

handicraft

an item made by hand, often using traditional skills

isolationist

favoring limited contact or involvement with other countries or societies

medium

a method or means through which something is communicated, exchanged, or expressed

nomadic

moving from place to place instead of living permanently in one location

observatory

a place equipped for observing stars, planets, or other astronomical objects

pathogen

a microorganism or agent that causes disease

realm

a kingdom, territory, or area under a ruler’s control

sedentary

settled permanently in one place rather than moving around

shamanism

a belief system in which spiritual leaders, called shamans, communicate with spirits or the supernatural

unorthodox

different from traditional or commonly accepted beliefs or practices

veneration

deep respect or reverence, often toward ancestors, religious figures, or sacred objects

virtue

a morally good quality or behavior