LEsson 6 ap lang

precipice

a very steep cliff or mass of rock, the brink of something dangerous Ex. Some mountain climbers enjoy climbing a steep precipice.

prolific

abundantly fruitful, marked by great productivity Ex. Since he has written a great number of books in a short period, Stephen King is known as a prolific writer.

primeval

ancient, relating to the earliest ages Ex. The archeologist discovered a primeval urn that dated to 600 B.C.

abstruse

difficult to understand, recondite, concealed Ex. Some concepts of Einstein were so abstruse that many physicists could not understand them.

stalwart

one who supports a cause with firm partisanship Ex. That justice was known as a stalwart in defending 1st amendment rights.

amenable

open to or willing to follow advice or suggestion, tractable, malleable Ex. Since I like him and usually agree with him, I am always amenable to listening to his ideas.

alchemist

.one who practices medieval chemistry or tries to change metals into gold Ex. The alchemist wanted to change iron into gold.

portal

a doorway (especially a large one) Ex. She stood for a moment in the portal before stepping into the room.

effervescent

showing high spirits Ex. She put me in a good mood because she was always so effervescent.

gentility

state of refinement, member of the upper class or gentry Ex. Southern gentlemen were proud of their gentility.