Ap Lang Vocab 11

Bulwark

A wall or embankment for defense,

syn: fortification.

Crescendo

A steady increase in intensity or force.

Disingenuous

Crafty, not straightforward

syn: deceitful

ant: sincere, honest, and truthful.

Dogged

Unrelenting, persistent;

syn: unyielding and stubborn.

Etymology

The study of word origin and change.

Extant

In existence,

ant: extinct.

Impresario

A producer of entertainment.

Intransigent

Refusing to moderate a position, uncompromising

syn: adamant

ant: alterable

Lachrymose

Inclined to shed many tears, mournful
syn: tearful

ant: joyous.

Malaise

Discomfort, unease.

Pallid

Pale, dull

syn: wan

ant: flushed

Palpable

Able to be handled or touched, obvious

synonymous: plain, tangible

ant: obscure, abstract.

Pundit

A critic, synonymous with authority.

Requisite

Required, important;

syn: needed

ant: dispensable.

Waive

To not enforce a rule, set aside;

syn: renounce, remit

ant: demand.