AP LANG VOCAB FINAL 2

factious (adj) – causing disagreement or conflict.

ignoble (adj) – dishonorable or shameful.

boor (n) – a rude or impolite person.

aegis (n) – protection or support.

perspicacity (n) – keen understanding or insight.

fervent (adj) – passionate or intense.

rectify (v) – to correct or fix.

enervate (v) – to weaken or drain energy.

besiege (v) – to surround and attack.

ephemeral (adj) – lasting a very short time.

altruism (n) – selfless concern for others.

carrion (n) – decaying flesh.

erotic (adj) – relating to sexual desire.

amorphous (adj) – shapeless or without form.

opulent (adj) – wealthy or luxurious.

pedestrian (adj) – ordinary or dull.

bona fide (adj) – genuine or real.

adventitious (adj) – accidental or unplanned.

fecund (adj) – fertile or productive.

deviate (v) – to stray from a path or norm.

obfuscate (v) – to confuse or make unclear.

impale (v) – to pierce with a sharp object.

extenuate (v) – to lessen the seriousness of.

parochial (adj) – narrow-minded or limited.

glower (v) – to glare angrily.

edify (v) – to instruct or improve morally.

ambiguous (adj) – unclear or having multiple meanings.

cataclysm (n) – a violent disaster or upheaval.

optimum (adj) – best or most favorable.

importune (v) – to beg persistently.