last ap Litty vocab quiz!

prognosticate

(verb) make a prediction about; tell in advance

laconic

(adj) using very few words

pedantic

(adj) having the qualities of a pedant — that is a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning

spurious

(adj) false or fake

polemical

(adj) controversial

polemic

(noun) a strong verbal attack on someone or something

obdurate

(adj) stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing, hardened in feelings

sardonic

(adj) cynical, grimly mocking

apodictic

clearly established or beyond dispute

elucidate

(verb) to give a clarifying explanation

usurp/usurper

(verb/noun) two seize and, hold power or rights of another by force or without legal authority

magnanimous

generous or forgiving, especially towards arrival or less powerful person

disparate

(adj) markedly distinct in quality or character

reprehensible

(adj) deserving blame, admonition, blameworthy

tumult

(adj) uproar, disturbance