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Vocabulary Word List, AP Literature and Composition
Core Vocabulary AP Lit, Qtr 4
Incongruous: Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
Example: The modern furniture looked incongruous in the old cottage
Incorrigible: Not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.
Example: He was described as an incorrigible rogue who charmed everyone.
Officious: Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters.
Example: The officious security guard insisted on checking every bag.
Parochial: Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.
Example: His views were criticized as being too parochial.
Scrupulous: (of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.
Example: The research was conducted with scrupulous attention to detail.
Ubiquitous: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example: Mobile phones are ubiquitous these days.
Imperturbability: Unable to be upset or excited; calm.
Example: Her imperturbability in crisis situations made her a great
Ubiquitous: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example: Mobile phones are ubiquitous these days.
Imperturbability: Unable to be upset or excited; calm.
Example: Her imperturbability in crisis situations made her a great leader.
Caustic: Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sarcastically biting.
Example: The politician's caustic remarks sparked controversy.
Ignominy: Public shame or disgrace.
Example: He resigned in ignominy after the scandal was exposed.
Intrusiveness: The quality of being intrusive in a manner that disturbs or annoys.
Example: Neighbors complained about the intrusiveness of the new surveillance cameras.
Inure: Accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example: They were inured to hardship.
Mollify: Appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
Example: His response was intended to mollify the critics.
Pathos: A quality that evokes pity or sadness.
Example: The pathos of the scene brought the audience to tears.
Potentate: A monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.
Example: The potentate ruled with an iron fist.
Sagacious: Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.
Example: They followed the sagacious advice of their mentor.
Astute: Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example: Her astute investments made her a fortune.
Belie: (of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict.
Example: His calm face belied the turmoil inside him.
Compunctious: Feeling guilty or having misgivings.
Example: She felt compunctious for the harsh words she had spoken.
Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
Example: The dinner party was convivial, with laughter filling the room.
Laudable: (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation.
Example: Her efforts to help the community were laudable.
Onerous: (of a task, duty, or responsibility) involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome.
Example: The onerous duties of the job took a toll on her health.
Prognosticate: Foretell or prophesy (an event in the future).
Example: Economists attempted to prognosticate the economic trends for the coming year.
Pugnacious: Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
Example: The pugnacious debate team was well known for their aggressive style.
Belligerent: Hostile and aggressive.
Example: His belligerent attitude made it difficult to discuss any issues calmly.
Bellicose: Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
Example: The leader's bellicose speech alarmed the international community.