ap lit vocabulary list #4
efficacious
(adj) effective; producing the desired outcome
sybaritic
(adj) marked by the luxury or pleasure
internecine
(adj) mutually destructive
intrinsic
(adj) of or relating to a thing's basic nature; inherent
apocryphal
(adj) of questionable authenticity, but widely believed
crepuscular
(adj) pertaining to twilight
risible
(adj) relating to laughter; laughable
putrid
(adj) rotten and foul smelling
servile
(adj) submissive; slavish
catharsis
(n) a release of emotional tension
kudos
(n) acclaim or praise
maxim
(n) an established principle; a truth or rule of conduct
estrange
(v) to alienate
inundate
(v) to overwhelm; to fill beyond capacity
revere
(v) to regard with respect, awe, or adoration