AP English exam vocabulary
Luxuriously
Characterized by luxury
Forte
A person's strong suit
Attribute
To consider as a quality or characteristic of the person, thing, group, etc., indicated.
Consequence
The effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier.
Languid
Lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow.
Lax
Not strict or severe.
Excessively
Going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree.
Immensely
Vast; huge; very great.
Extravagance
Excessive or unnecessary expenditure or outlay of money.
Constitute
To compose, form.
Speculate
To engage in thought or reflection; meditate.
Earnest
Serious in intention, purpose, or effort.
Invalid
A person who is too sick or weak to care for himself or herself.
Induce
To lead or move by persuasion or influence.
Sententious
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Cynical
Distrust of people.
Expurgation
To amend by removing words.
Pulpit
A raised platform or lectern in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon.
Metaphysical
Of or relating to metaphyics.
Notorious
Widely and unfavorably known.
Neologistic
A new word, usage, or expression.
Delicate
Fragile; easily damaged.
Dispostition
The predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits.
Contempt
Disdain; scorn.
Indignation
Strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base.
Indiscretion
Lack of discretion.
Trivet
A small metal plate with short legs.
Tedious
Marked by monotony or tedium.
Patronizing
Displaying or indicative of an offensive condescending manner.
Profligate
Utterly and shamelessly immoral or dissipated.
Apoplexy
Unconsciousness or incapacity resulting from a hemorrhage or stroke.
Loathe
To feel disgust or intense aversion for.
Incomprehensible
Impossible to understand
Surmise
Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
Immoderate
Not sensible or restrained.
Vacillate
Alternate or waver between different opinions.
Egeria
A female advisor.
Gorgon
A mean, ugly, or repulsive woman.
Crumpet
A thick, flat, savory cake.
Rupee
A cupronickel coin.
Buttonhole
A slit made in a garment for a button.
Misanthrope
A hater of humankind.
Neologisitc
A new word, usage, or expression.
Interment
The burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb.
Portmanteau
A large trunk or suitcase.
Dog cart
A two wheeled horse drawn cart.
Terminus
A final point in space or time.
Perambulator
A baby carriage.
Equanimity
Mental calmness
Philanthropy
The desire to promote the welfare of others.