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Jensons vocab
HPHS AP ENGLISH
Term | Definition |
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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. |