APLAC VOCAB 9

anthropomorphism

the attribution of human-like characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or forces of nature

apt

suitable; appropriate

catalog (v)

to make an itemized list of

comprehensive

large in scope or content

disparity

inequality in age, rank, or degree; difference

equanimity

the quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure

facile

done or achieved with little effort; easy

feasible

capable of being accomplished; possible

furtive

characterized by stealth; sneaky

hypocrisy

the practice of pretending to be something one is not; insincerity

impetuous

characterized by sudden energy or emotion

incontrovertible

indisputable; not open to question

incumbent (adj)

imposed as a duty; obligatory

indigenous

originating and living in a particular area

innate

possessed at birth; inborn

inveterate

long established; deep-rooted; habitual

jurisprudence

the philosophy or science of law

liquid

flowing readily

malleable

easily shaped or formed; easily influenced

penitent

expressing remorse for one’s misdeeds

perception

awareness; insight

plausible

seemingly valid or acceptable; credible

realism

artistic representation that aims for visual accuracy

reclamation

the act of making something useful again

solvent

able to pay one’s debts

thwart

to prevent the occurrence of

trivial

of little importance or significance

vindicate

freed from blame