Ap Lang Vocab 12

Assiduous

Diligent and persistent in work or effort.

syn: tireless

ant: inconstant, lazy

Condescend

To behave in a superior manner.

syn: deign

Epiphany

A sudden revelation or insight

Exhilaration

A feeling of elation or thrill

syn: joy

ant: boredom

Panacea

A remedy or solution for all problems.

syn: remedy

Physiognomy

The facial features of a person.

syn: appearance

Polyphonic

Involving or producing many sounds simultaneously.

Propensity

A natural tendency towards a particular behavior.

syn: bent, proclivity

Propinquity

Nearness or proximity.

ant: distance

Rescind

To revoke or cancel.

syn: nullify, countermand

ant: enforce

Revel

To enjoy or take pleasure in.

syn: frolic

Rhapsodize

To express oneself enthusiastically.

Umbrage

Offense or resentment.

syn: grudge, pique

Voluble

Talkative or chatty.

syn: loquacious

ant: taciturn

Wizened

Shriveled or withered, often referring to skin.

syn: wrinkled

ant: smooth