10752457785 | Imprudence | a lack of caution in practical affairs | 0 | |
10752458795 | Rustic | Having to do with the countryside; rural | 1 | |
10752460164 | Idyll | an episode or experience that is calm and carefree | 2 | |
10752460909 | Amiable | (adj.) friendly, good-natured | 3 | |
10752461864 | Mirth | amusement, especially as expressed in laughter | 4 | |
10752463179 | Deference | humble submission and respect | 5 | |
10752464408 | Unpretentious | modest; not showy | 6 | |
10752465235 | Chronicle | a record of events | 7 | |
10752465236 | Allusion | A reference to another work of literature, person, or event | 8 | |
10752467457 | Euphemism | a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. | 9 | |
10752468394 | Ambiguous | unclear or doubtful in meaning | 10 | |
10752468395 | Hearsay | rumor, gossip | 11 | |
10752470140 | Explicit | definite, clearly stated | 12 | |
10752470980 | Paradox | A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. | 13 | |
10752472159 | Circumlocution | talking in circles | 14 | |
10752472160 | Aside | a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play. | 15 | |
10752473758 | Appending | the process of adding data | 16 | |
10752476325 | Repudiation | rejection of a proposal or idea | 17 | |
10752476326 | Wry | humorously sarcastic or mocking | 18 | |
10752480054 | Fetters | shackles | 19 | |
10752480055 | Despotism | tyranny | 20 | |
10752481253 | Coerce | to compel, force | 21 | |
10752482608 | Henceforth | from now on | 22 | |
10752482609 | Shun | to avoid | 23 | |
10752483579 | Odious | extremely unpleasant; repulsive | 24 | |
10752483580 | Onerous | burdensome; heavy; hard to endure | 25 | |
10752484503 | Indignant | angered at something unjust or wrong | 26 | |
10752485466 | Encomium | a formal expression of praise, a lavish tribute | 27 | |
10752485467 | Adulation | high praise | 28 | |
10752486516 | Censor | an official who watches others for correct behavior | 29 | |
10752487707 | Ribald | humorous in a vulgar way | 30 | |
10752488871 | Ominous | unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen | 31 | |
10752490027 | Opprobrious | disgraceful, shameful | 32 | |
10752490920 | Grossness | unrefined nature, coarseness | 33 | |
10752491897 | Raillery | good-humored ridicule or teasing | 34 | |
10752491898 | Malefactor | an evildoer; a person who does bad things | 35 | |
10752492757 | Invective | An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language. | 36 | |
10752493733 | Esoteric | intended for or understood by only a small group | 37 | |
10752495130 | Syllogism | A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion. | 38 | |
10752495131 | Allegory | A story in which each aspect of the story has a symbolic meaning outside the tale itself. | 39 | |
10752497848 | Repugnance | intense disgust | 40 | |
10752498768 | Maliciousness | desire to hurt | 41 | |
10752500011 | Ineptitude | lack of skill or ability | 42 |
AP Language Exam #1 (Diagnostic) Flashcards
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