AP Lang Vocab

abate

(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) to become less intense or widespread; to decrease in strength; to become weaker

brevity

shortness of duration; especially shortness or conciseness of expression

candid

expressing opinions and feelings in an honest and sincere way; relating to photography showing subjects acting naturally without being posed

dubious

causing or feeling doubt;giving rise to uncertainty;

pragmatic

practical as opposed to idealistic;

abysmal

extremely bad; appalling

competent

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully;

flourish

(of a person, animal, or other living thing) to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment

oust

to drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place

tactful

having a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense; polite

Adept

Very skilled

Deference

Humble submission and respect

Eloquent

Fluent in speaking or writing

Imposition

Burden

Petulant

Bad tempered

Advent

Arrival of notable person

Disparage

disregard

Malleable

Easily influenced

Refute

Prove a idea is wrong

Ubiquitous

Present everywhere at once

Adversarial

Two hostile people vs

Complacent

Happy with current situation

Dire

Very bad

Erratic

Unpredictable

Insatiable

Always wanting more