1. AP Lang
Vocabulary Week 1

2. Interpose Verb Roots: Inter (between) pose (position)
Def: To come between things, or to place between things.

3. Interpose Variations: Interposition (noun)
Connotation: Neutral; can be negative (someone interposes or cuts in on a conversation) or positive (interposing details in a decorative design)

4. Interpose

5. Tempestuous Adj Roots: tempest (storm) uous
Def: Characterized by violent emotions or behavior

6. Tempestuous Variations: tempestuously (adv)
Connotation: Negative; associated with impending violence and the threat of sudden catastrophe.

7. Ebullience Noun Roots: ex (out) bullire (bubble)
Def: high spirits, exhilaration; overflowing

8. Ebullience Variations: ebullient (adj)
Connotation: Positive; associated with enthusiasm

9. Tirade Noun Roots: tirata (volley)
Def: a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken anger; a long, vehement speech

10. Tirade Variations: none
Connotation: negative; means someone’s very angry