Ap Lang Vocab Group 1-4

Front 1

to deviate from the truth

Back 1

prevaricate

Front 2

given to deception or falsehood

Back 2

mendacious

Front 3

honest

Back 3

veracious

Front 4

nearness

Back 4

proximity

Front 5

a large number or the majority

Back 5

preponderance

Front 6

confuse, upset

Back 6

disconcert

Front 7

readily perceived by the senses; easily understood

Back 7

manifest

Front 8

to warn gently

Back 8

admonish

Front 9

existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth

Back 9

innate

Front 10

to become weak or feeble

Back 10

languish

Front 11

having or expressing little or no sensibility

Back 11

stolid

Front 12

to make up for (an offense)

Back 12

expiate

Front 13

to subject to verbal abuse; to use abusive language

Back 13

revile

Front 14

an often intense natural inclination or preference

Back 14

propensity

Front 15

suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease; to be wasted away physically

Back 15

emaciated

Front 16

marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame

Back 16

ignominious

Front 17

something that confines

Back 17

fetter

Front 18

having a sullen and gloomy disposition

Back 18

morose

Front 19

exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful

Back 19

lugubrious

Front 20

given to tears or weeping

Back 20

lachrymose

Front 21

a usually pictorial representation

Back 21

icon

Front 22

somebody who challenges or overturns traditional beliefs, customs, and values

Back 22

iconoclast

Front 23

to offer for discussion or consideration

Back 23

propound

Front 24

inclined or twisted to one side

Back 24

awry

Front 25

timorous uncertain agitation

Back 25

trepidation

Front 26

respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes

Back 26

deference

Front 27

marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm

Back 27

effusive

Front 28

one who makes false claims of identity or expertise; one making usually showy pretenses to knowledge or ability

Back 28

charlatan

Front 29

offensive and completely unacceptable; making somebody feel physically repelled

Back 29

repugnant

Front 30

inspiring hatred, contempt, or disgust

Back 30

odious

Front 31

tending to make sudden unexpected changes

Back 31

capricious

Front 32

the formation of judgments or opinions on the basis of incomplete or inconclusive information

Back 32

conjecture

Front 33

full of contempt and arrogance

Back 33

supercilious

Front 34

physically slow and mentally dull as a result of tiredness, disease, or drugs

Back 34

lethargic

Front 35

lacking energy, interest, or the willingness to make an effort

Back 35

listless

Front 36

expecting to be obeyed and unwilling to tolerate disobedience

Back 36

peremptory

Front 37

haughty and domineering

Back 37

imperious

Front 38

to beg somebody for something, often repeatedly

Back 38

entreat

Front 39

to plead with somebody to do something

Back 39

implore

Front 40

a show of reverence and respect toward somebody

Back 40

homage