AP Lit: ALL SEMSTER 1 Words

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Ablution

Ablution

the act of washing oneself, often used for humorously formal effect, ceremonial act of washing parts of the body or sacred containers

antonyms: adulteration, corruption, pollution, repression

Accrue

to happen or result as a natural growth

antonyms: abate, taper, lose

Acculturation

assimilation to a different culture, typically the dominant one

antonyms: maladaptation, incompatibility, diversity

Aerial

existing, happening, or operating in the air

antonyms: sunken, low-lying, squat, ground

Aerie

large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff

antonyms: N/A

Agrarian

relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land, a person who advocates a redistribution of landed property

antonyms: nonagricultural, urban, industrialized

Alimentary

relating to nourishment or sustenance

antonyms: N/A

Alluvial

relating to or derived from alluvium (loose silt or sand that has been deposited by running water)

antonyms: N/A

Amorphous

without a clearly defined shape, form, or structure

antonyms: coherent, definite, structured

Animadversion

a comment or remark, especially a critical one; criticism or censure

antonyms: approval, compliment, praise

Aquanaut

a person who swims underwater using an aqualung (scuba gear)

antonyms: N/A

Aqueous

of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium; like water, watery

antonyms: arid, dry, unwatered, waterless

Ardent

burning, glowing; enthusiastic or passionate, showing urgent desire or interest, having a notably high temperature

antonyms: impassive, impersonal, apathetic, stolid, averse, glacial, algid

Ardor

enthusiasm or passion, depth of feeling; urgent desire or interest, intense sexual desire

antonyms: insensitivity, stoicism, apathy, insouciance, languor, frigidity

Astral

of or relating to the stars; standing above others in rank, importance of achievement

antonyms: insignificant, inferior, obscure, uncelebrated

Astronomical

relating to astronomy, extremely large

antonyms: bantam, infinitesimal, minuscule, pygmy, insignificant

Augment

to make larger, enlarge in size, increase

antonyms: abate, curtail, lessen

August

inspiring reverence or admiration, respected and impressive

antonyms: sordid, giddy, vulgar, undignified

Bilingual

able to speak two languages fluently

antonyms: monolingual

Calculating

acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way

antonyms: direct, frank, candid, foolish, artless

Caldron

a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire; a situation characterized by instability and strong emotions

antonyms: N/A

Candor

quality or state of having or giving off light; quality of being open and honest in expression, frankness

antonyms: dullness, lackluster, obscurity, dissembling, reticence, tact, deceit

Capitulate

give up resistance, surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms

antonyms: resist, endure, withstand, defy

Caustic

able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action, sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way

antonyms: droll, bland, suave, urbane, genial, cordial

Circumsolar

moving or situated around the sun

antonyms: N/A

Coalesce

come together to form one mass or whole

antonyms: uncouple, disengage, sever

Cognate

allied or similar in nature or quality

antonyms: different, individual, specific

Colonize

send a group of settlers to a place and establish political control over it, to supply with inhabitants

antonyms: depopulate, unpeople, leave

Concord

agreement or harmony between people and groups, peace, concurrence in attitudes or feelings

antonyms: conflict, discord, dissent, strife, turmoil

Conflagration

extensive fire, destructive burning; a state of armed violent struggle between states or groups

antonyms: peace, pacification, disarmament

Confluence

the junction of two rivers, an act or process of merging

antonyms: divergence

Conformity

compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions

antonyms: defiance, violation, strife, divergence

Conservative

traditional in style or manner

antonyms: liberal, progressive

Contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument, controversial

antonyms: irrefutable, ingratiating, cordial, tranquil

Corpulent

(of a person) fat

antonyms: lean, slim, scrawny

Cosmic

relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth; inconceivably vast

antonyms: limited, minute, small

Cosmos

the universe seen as a well-ordered whole, a system of thought

antonyms: disorganization

Cultivate

prepare and use land for crops or gardening, try to acquire or develop a quantity, sentiment, or skill; to help the growth or development of

antonyms: abandon, desert, jettison, junk, scrap, slough, lose, hinder, interdict, squelch, stifle, encumber, fetter, extirpate, kill, uproot

Cyclic

occurring in cycles, regularly repeated; relating to a circle or other closed curve

antonyms: erratic, spastic, occasional, spasmodic

Cynical

believing that people are motivated by self-interest, concerned only with one's own interests

antonyms: believing, hopeful, trusting

Cynosure

a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration, a guiding or motivating purpose or principle

antonyms: flaw, imperfection

Deference

respectful or courteous regard

antonyms: defiance, disobedience, fight

Defoliate

remove leaves from a tree, plant, or area of land, for agricultural purposes or military tactic

antonyms: N/A

Dielectric

having the property of or a substance transmitting electric force without conduction, insulating or insulator

antonyms: N/A

Digital

displaying a readout in numerical digits as opposed to hands or a pointer, available in electronic form

antonyms: alphabetical

Discordant

disagreeing or incongruous, harsh and jarring sounds due to a lack of harmony.

antonyms: congruous, serene, noiseless, harmonious

Disinter

dig up something that has been buried, discover something that's well hidden

antonyms: bury, inhume, entomb, tomb

Disseminate

spread something (especially information) widely, spread throughout an organ or the body

antonyms: cloak, enshroud, mask, obscure, secrete, veil, limit, strict

Diverse

showing a great deal of variety

antonyms: homogeneous, tantamount, analagous

Effervescent

giving off bubbles, fizzy; vivacious and enthusiastic, unrestrained

antonyms: phlegmatic, repressed, stoic, stolid, dour, morose, surly, sullen

Effigy

a sculpture or model of a person

antonyms: antithesis

Effulgence

quality or state of having or giving off light, radiant splendor, brilliance

antonyms: dullness, somberness, obscurity, lackluster

Effusive

of igneous rock: poured out when molten and later solidified, expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval, in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner

antonyms: reserved, unemotional, reticent, taciturn, aloof, impassive, phlegmatic, stolid, introverted

Egregious

outstandingly bad, shocking, outrageous

antonyms: good, mild, concealed

Electrify

charge with electricity, pass an electric current through; arouse a sudden sense of great excitement in

antonyms: bore, jade, pall, weary, dispirit, pacify

Elucidate

make something clear, explain

antonyms: obscure, befog, confound, obfuscate

Emancipate

set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions

antonyms: bind, enslave, conquer, subjugate

Emergence

the process of coming into view after being concealed, the process of coming into being or of becoming important

antonyms: cessation, closure, termination, windup, period, omega

Empyreal

formed of pure fire or light; pertaining to the sky, celestial, relating to heaven

antonyms: chthonic, plutonian, sulfurous, hellish, infernal, earthly, terrestrial mundane

Encyclical

an official letter sent to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church

antonyms: specialized, sketchy, patchy

Eradicate

destroy completely, put an end to

antonyms: conserve, protect, fabricate, fashion, renew, renovate, revamp

Expeditious

done with speed and efficiency

antonyms: leisurely, dawdling, slow

Extortion

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

antonyms: peace

Feign

pretend to be affected by, put on an appearance of

antonyms: sincere, truthful

Fervid

having a notably high temperature, burning; intensely enthusiastic or passionate

antonyms: dispassionate, impassive, reserved, benumbed, algid, glacial

Flagrant

something conspicuously and obviously offensive

antonyms: unobtrusive, slight, trivial, inconspicuous

Flamboyant

someone tending to attract attention, excessively showy; of or denoting a style of French Gothic architecture marked by wavy flame-like tracery

antonyms: inconspicuous, unremarkable, subtle, undistinguished, unpretentious, understated

Florescence

the process of flowering; a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

antonyms: decay, downfall, nadir, wilting, withering

Florid

having a red or flushed complexion, elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated, full of fine words and fancy expressions

antonyms: austere, stark, unadorned, unpretentious, prosaic, unpoetic, doughy, pallid, pasty, sallow, wan, ashen

Foliation

the process of splitting into thin sheets or laminae

antonyms: N/A

Forte

a person's strong suit, something that one excels at

antonyms: ineptness, incompetence, inability

Fortitude

mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty

antonyms: cravenness, vacillation, timidity

Fructify

bear fruit or become productive, make something fruitful or productive

antonyms: worsen, inadvisable

Fruition

the state or action of producing fruit, the point at which a plan or project is realized, the state of being actual or complete

antonyms: naught, nonfulfillment, defeat, failure, fizzle

Fulminate

explode violently or flash like lightning; express vehement protest, talk loudly and wildly, criticize harshly

antonyms: laud, praise, mutter, whisper, breathe

Fumatory

of or relating to smoke, smoking, or fumigation; a place for smoking

antonyms: N/A

Fumigate

disinfect or purify an area with the fumes of certain chemicals

antonyms: infect, soil, adulterate, defile, taint

Geomorphic

relating to the form of the landscape and other natural features of the earth's surface

antonyms: N/A

Georgic

a poem or book dealing with agriculture or rural topics; rustic, pastoral

antonyms: metropolitan, nonagricultural, industrial

Gestation

the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth

antonyms: infertility, barrenness, decrease

Gesticulate

to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech

antonyms: N/A

Gloss

shine or luster on a smooth surface, a false or deceptively good appearance

antonyms: dull, roughen, ruffle, reveal, expose

Gregarious

animals living in flocks or loosely organized communities; plants growing in open clusters, a person fond of company, sociable

antonyms: unfriendly, unsociable, cold

Herbicide

a substance that is toxic to plants, used to destroy unwanted vegetation

antonyms: dressing, fertilizer, compost, manure

Herbivorous

plant eating animals, vegetarian

antonyms: predaceous, rapacious, carnivorous, aggressive, ferocious, savage

Holocaust

destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war; destructive burning

antonyms: peace

Hydrate

cause to absorb water, moisturize; a compound in which water molecules are chemically bound to another compound

antonyms: desiccate, parch, scorch evaporate, wring dehumidify

Hydraulic

denoting, relating to, or operated by a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure; relating to the science of hydraulics

antonyms: unpressured, non-pressurized

Illustrative

serving as an example of explanation

antonyms: atypical, confusing, involved

Immaterial

unimportant under the circumstances, irrelevant; spiritual, rather than physical

antonyms: corporeal, substantial, apposite, apropos, germane, relevant

Immersion

the act of immersing someone or something in a liquid; deep mental involvement, a focusing of the mind on something

antonyms: inattention, abstraction, withdrawal, disinterest, indifference, befuddlement, bemusement

Immutable

unchanging over time or unable to be changed

antonyms: fickle, pliable, pliant

Impecunious

having little or no money

antonyms: rich, wealthy

Implant

insert or fix in a person's body, especially by surgery; to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set; to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

antonyms: dislodge, uproot, eject, detach, expel

Implicit

implied though not plainly expressed, essentially or very closely connected with

antonyms: factual, real, diffident, explicit, voiced

Impurity

the quality or condition of being impure

antonyms: cleanliness, decorum, spotlessness

Inadvertent

unintentional, not attentive, not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning

antonyms: intentional, premediated, predictable

Incalculable

too great or not able to be calculated or estimated

antonyms: valueless, minute, bounded

Incandescent

emitting light as a result of being heated; full of strong emotion, passionate

antonyms: lackluster, obscure, tenebrous, impassive, objective, reserved

Incendiary

a device or attack designed to cause fires, someone who stirs up public feelings, tending to excite political disorder or insurrection

antonyms: reconciler, conciliatory, pacific, diplomatic, loyal