AP Lang Vocabulary Week 3
Leviathan Noun Roots: no roots Def: Something very large; esp. giant sea creature.
Leviathan Variations: none Connotation: typically negative (large creatures lurking under the water suggest imminent danger)
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Impervious Adj Roots: im (not) per (through) ous Def: Incapable of being hurt, invaded, or penetrated by outsiders
Impervious Variations: imperviable, imperviousness (noun) Connotation: Typically positive – associated with strength and safety; could be negative
Crestfallen Adj Roots: crest (as in a royal crest) fall (as in falling down) Def: Dispirited and depressed; dejected
Crestfallen Variations: crestfallenly (adverb); crestfallenness (noun) Connotation: negative; associated with defeat, sadness, and “the walk of shame”
Derision Noun Roots: De (down) ris (laugh) ion Def: Ridicule
Derision Variations: derisive (adj) Connotation: Negative; associated with mockery and bullying.