AP Lang — Vocab: Set 6

anathema

Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.

anomalous

Abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual.

aspersion

A damaging or derogatory statement, often used with 'cast'.

astute

Having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things quickly.

brusque

Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities.

cajole

To coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises.

contrive

To plan with cleverness or ingenuity; to think up in an ingenious way, invent, fabricate.

culpable

Deserving blame, worthy of condemnation.

demagogue

A leader who exploits popular prejudices, false claims, and promises in order to gain power.

despondent

Showing extreme discouragement or loss of hope.

disabuse

To free from deception or error; to set right in ideas or thinking.

egregious

Conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used in an unfavorable context).

fetter

A chain or shackle placed on the feet; anything that confines or restrains.

heinous

Very wicked, offensive, hateful.

immutable

Not subject to change, constant.

indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair or unjust treatment.

insurgent

One who rebels or rises against authority; rising in revolt.

nebulous

In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy; (of an idea) unclear, vague, indistinct.

surreptitious

Stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud.

vicarious

Performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another.