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Jensons vocab
HPHS AP ENGLISH
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| able-bodied | fit, strong, and healthy; not physically disabled. "he was the only able-bodied man on the farm" |
| dehydrate | cause (a person or a person's body) to lose a large amount of water. "his body temperature was high, and he had become dehydrated" |
| breach | an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. "a breach of confidence" |
| efface | erase (a mark) from a surface. "with time, the words are effaced by the frost and the rain" |
| antiquate | make obsolete or old-fashioned |
| laudable | (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation. "laudable though the aim might be, the results have been criticized" |
| sear | burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat. "the water got so hot that it seared our lips" |
| avert | turn away (one's eyes or thoughts). "she averted her eyes during the more violent scenes" synonyms: turn aside, turn away |
| ebullient | cheerful and full of energy. "she sounded ebullient and happy" |
| latent | (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed. "discovering her latent talent for diplomacy" |
| baffle | totally bewilder or perplex. "an unexplained occurrence that baffled everyone" |
| aboriginal | (of human races, animals, and plants) inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists; indigenous. |
| junta | a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force. |
| bedlam | a scene of uproar and confusion. |
| lurid | very vivid in color, esp. so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect. |
| cranium | the skull, esp. the part enclosing the brain. |
| encumber | restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. |
| boisterous | (of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy. |
| somber | dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy. |
| mediocre | of only moderate quality; not very good |
| apparition | a ghost or ghostlike image of a person. |
| meretricious | apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity. |
| subvert | undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). |
| tense | (esp. of a muscle or someone's body) stretched tight or rigid. |
| supple | bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible. |
| append | add (something) as an attachment or supplement. |
| tiresom | causing one to feel bored or annoyed. |
| bolster | a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support. |
| bewilder | cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused. |
| bountiful | large in quantity; abundant. |
| emulate | match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. |
| twinge | a sudden, sharp localized pain. |
| mien | a person's look or manner, esp. one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood. |
| niggardly | not generous; stingy |
| unify | make or become united, uniform, or whole. |
| cacophony | a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. |
| offhand | ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in manner. |
| candid | truthful and straightforward; frank. |
| fallacious | based on a mistaken belief. |
| obstreperous | noisy and difficult to control. |
| caustic | able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action. |
| aggrandize | increase the power, status, or wealth of. |
| pact | a formal agreement between individuals or parties. |
| chagrin | distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated. |
| Overthrow | remove forcibly from power. |
| affluent | (esp. of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy. |
| fervid | intensely enthusiastic or passionate, esp. to an excessive degree. |
| pare | trim (something) by cutting away its outer edges. |
| amorphous | without a clearly defined shape or form. |
| fruition | the point at which a plan or project is realized. |
| anarchy | a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority. |
| colossus | a statue that is much bigger than life size. |
| gesticulate | use gestures, esp. dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words. |
| annals | a record of events year by year. |
| giddy | having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy. |
| cognizant | having knowledge or being aware of. |
| concur | be of the same opinion; agree. |
| hirsute | hairy |
| annex | a building joined to or associated with a main building, providing additional space or accommodations. |
| confer | grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right). |
| hypocrisy | the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense. |
| archaic | very old or old-fashioned. |
| connote | (of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning. |
| impede | delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder. |
| peddle | try to sell (something, esp. small goods) by going from house to house or place to place. |
| abscond | leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft. |
| recede | go or move back or further away from a previous position. |
| riddance | the action of getting rid of a troublesome or unwanted person or thing. |
| contort | twist or bend out of its normal shape. |
| imminent | about to happen. |
| acme | the point at which someone or something is best, perfect, or most successful. |
| query | a question, esp. one addressed to an official or organization. |
| accommodate | (of physical space, esp. a building) provide lodging or sufficient space for. |
| aggravate | make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious. |
| cursory | hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed. |
| implausable | not believable |
| reign | hold royal office; rule as king or queen. |
| derision | contemptuous ridicule or mockery. |
| juxtapose | place or deal with close together for contrasting effect. |
| devout | having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment. |
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