AP Vocabulary Lists Flashcards
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11261736457 | ameliorate | make better | 0 | |
11261736458 | detrimental | cause harm or injury | 1 | |
11261736459 | impediment | something immaterial that interferes with action or progress | 2 | |
11261736460 | subvert | overthrow from the very foundation; ruin | 3 | |
11261736461 | indolent | disinclined to work or exertion | 4 | |
11261736462 | alacrity | liveliness and eagerness | 5 | |
11261736463 | bane | something causing misery or death | 6 | |
11261736464 | wane | a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) | 7 | |
11261736465 | inane | devoid of intelligence | 8 | |
11261736466 | caustic | harsh or corrosive in tone | 9 | |
11261736467 | salutary | beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome | 10 | |
11261736468 | unwieldy | not easily carried, handled, or managed because of size or complexity | 11 | |
11261736469 | complacent | self-satisfied; smug | 12 | |
11261736470 | convivial | festive, sociable, having fun together, genial | 13 | |
11261736471 | elated | in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased | 14 | |
11261736472 | concur | to agree | 15 | |
11261736473 | novice | a beginner | 16 | |
11261736474 | dulcet | melodious; pleasing to the ear | 17 | |
11261736475 | virtuous | having or showing high moral standards | 18 | |
11261736476 | foil | defeat; frustrate; prevent from being successful; thwart; CF. fail | 19 | |
11261736477 | pensive | (adj.) thoughtful; melancholy | 20 | |
11261736478 | buxom | full-bosomed; plump; jolly | 21 | |
11261736479 | haggard | showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering | 22 | |
11261736480 | obsequious | showing excessive willingness to serve | 23 | |
11261736481 | lackey | follower who carries out the wishes of another | 24 |