Unit 5 (AP Vocabulary Enrichment)

Benevolent: Kind-hearted and generous; characterized by goodwill.

Capricious: Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable.

Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time; transient.

Fortuitous: Happening by chance or luck rather than intention.

Inevitable: Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Kudos: Praise or acclaim for an achievement.

Meticulous: Showing great attention to detail; thorough and precise.

Nefarious: Wicked or criminal; evil in nature.

Obfuscate: To deliberately make something unclear or confusing.

Querulous: Habitually complaining or whining.

Ubiquitous: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Voracious: Having a very eager approach to an activity; craving or consuming large amounts of something.

Hapless: Unfortunate; having bad luck.

Gregarious: Fond of company; sociable.

Facetious: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

Esoteric:  something that is understood by only a small group of people who have specialized knowledge, making it difficult for others to understand.

Zenith: The highest point reached by a celestial or other object; the peak or apex.

Alacrity: Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness.

Ambiguous: Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation; unclear or indefinite.

Surreptitious: Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; clandestine or stealthy.