{AP Vocab List 6.1

Our vernacular is spectacular! ;)

Adv. Not regularly or consistently

On Sunday nights I tend to sleep fitfully because I have so much on my mind about the upcoming week.

Fitfully

Adj. Full of light

We were surprised at how luminous the night sky is in Wyoming. When you get away from city lights, the stars really are amazing!

Luminous

N. Inability to see at a distance; lack of foresight; intolerance

Because of her myopia, Charlene missed out on knowing some fabulous people; she dismissed anyone who looked different from herself, though.

Myopia

Adj. Inactive

Braden is looking forward to a couple of weeks being as torpid as possible, since he’s worn out from football season.

Torpid

Adj. Being troubled; worrying

I can tell when my son is anxious because of his fretting with his shirt-tail.

Fretting

N. Idle chatter

Don’t waste my time palavering; get to the point!

Palaver

Adj. Hazy; vague; ill-defined

If you write a nebulous response to an essay prompt, you’ll never score well. One of the essential traits of good writing is a clear main idea and purpose.

Nebulous

N. Small entrance hall

Crammed into the apartment’s vestibule was a coat rack, umbrella stand, dog dish, and a table; we couldn’t even get in the door!

Vestibule

N. Lack of concern; casual manner conveying indifference

Marlon was aiming for an air of casual nonchalance in the interview, but the manager read it as a lack of interest and didn’t offer him the job.

Nonchalance

Adj. Angry at something unjust

Marlon became indignant at not attaining the position, but he realized he had only himself to blame for playing it too cool.

Indignant