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AP LangVocab List 13

Thirteenth list of 15 words for the 1st semester of AP Lang and Comp

TermConnotation
Disparate often used to describe discrimination and segregation. Distinctly or fundamentally different
Extant often used to describe the existence of laws. Still existing; not destroyed or lost
Vicissitude often used to describe the ups and downs of life and fortune. an unfavorable event happening by chance; a change or variation
Edifice used to describe a large and powerful entity, such as an authoritarian gov. or political party. A large structure of imposing appearance or size; an elaborate conceptual structure
Trenchant used in reference to a criticism or call to rally against something. Sharply perceptive, forcefully effective; caustic, cutting
Puissant refers to a person of authoritative power, especially someone arrogant about their power. Having strength or power; mighty
Lububrioius negative, very depressing, feelings are excessive. Often about personality, facial expression or entertainment. Mournful, gloomy
Indoctrinate similar to brainwashing. Used in political and education setting (teaching without critical thinking). To teach specific fundamentals and principles.
Obsequious positive if a waiter or "maid". Criticism for someone being too eager to help. Exhibiting fawning attentiveness
Fulsome abundantly and insincerely flattering (often incorrectly used to mean excessive without meaning insincere).
Pandemonium chaos; a wild, uproarious and noisy tumult
Collusion a conspiratorial or secret understanding entered into for an illicit or fraudulent end
Physiognomy scientific studies of human facial expressions. the human face (especially when regarded as a mirror of one's emotional state)
Remunerate to reward others of equal to what they accomplished. To pay (in consideration of another person's expense or action); to settle an existing financial debt.
Tome a book containing vast knowledge, and sometimes spells. a thick or heavy book; (especially a long, academically oriented book)
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