Unit 5 (AP Vocabulary Enrichment)

Intrepid (adjective): Fearless and adventurous.

Erudite (adjective): Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Obsequious (adjective): Excessively eager to please or obey; overly submissive.

Spurious (adjective): False or counterfeit; not genuine.

Eloquent (adjective): Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; articulate.

Benevolent (adjective): Well-meaning and kindly; charitable.

Immutable (adjective): Unchanging over time; unable to be changed.

Candid (adjective): Honest and straightforward; free from reservation.

Malleable (adjective): Easily influenced or shaped; adaptable.

Ardent (adjective): Enthusiastic or passionate.

Salient (adjective): Most noticeable or important; prominent.

Diffident (adjective): Modest or shy due to a lack of self-confidence.

Fastidious (adjective): Very attentive to detail; meticulous.

Efficacious (adjective): Producing the desired effect; effective.

Pugnacious (adjective): Eager to argue, fight, or challenge; combative.

Cognizant (adjective): Having knowledge or awareness of something.

Copious (adjective): Abundant in supply or quantity; plentiful.

Venerable (adjective): Commanding respect due to age, character, or achievements.

Altruistic (adjective): Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; generous.

Implacable (adjective): Unable to be appeased or pacified; relentless.