Unit 1 AP Lang Vocab

Aberrant

adj. abnormal or deviant

Animosity

n. active enmity; a strong feeling of deep dislike, hatred, or ill will toward someone

Biased

adj. slanted, prejudiced

Corroborate

v. confirm, support

Dawdle

v. loiter, waste time

Exhaustive

adj. thorough, comprehensive

Gratify

v. please, to satisfy

Implausible

adj. unlikely, unbelievable

Insuperable

adj. insurmountable, unbeatable

Magnate

n. person of prominence or influence

Obdurate

adj. stubborn

Pernicious

adj. very destructive

Preposterous

adj. absurd, ridiculous

Sagacious

adj. perceptive, shrewd; having insight

Sycophant

n. servile flatterer, bootlicker, yes man; a person who gives fake, exaggerated praise to rich, powerful, or important people just to win their favor or get a personal advantage