AP Lang and Comp: Vocab 6

abate

to reduce in intensity or amount

amity

friendship

buttress

a support or prop

celestial

pertaining to the sky or heavens

comatose

lethargic, unconscious

crescendo

a gradual increase in volume and intensity

dilation

expansion

dubious

doubtful; not clear

eulogy

praise or tribute

flourish

to thrive, to grow well

grievous

characterized by severe suffering or sorrow, serious or grave

hallmark

a distinguishing characteristic or trait

impudent

disrespectful, characterized by improper bold behavior

inordinate

exceeding reasonable limits, excessive

latitude

freedom of action or opinion

mellow

pleasingly mild

nihilist

one who believes in total rejection of established laws and institutions

penchant

a strong inclination

potable

something drinkable

protrusion

something sticking out

relish

to take great pleasure or delight in

sated

satisfied fully, indulged to excess

splice

to join

trivia

insignificant matters

vent

to give utterance to