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AP Language Exam #1 (Diagnostic) Flashcards

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10752457785Imprudencea lack of caution in practical affairs0
10752458795RusticHaving to do with the countryside; rural1
10752460164Idyllan episode or experience that is calm and carefree2
10752460909Amiable(adj.) friendly, good-natured3
10752461864Mirthamusement, especially as expressed in laughter4
10752463179Deferencehumble submission and respect5
10752464408Unpretentiousmodest; not showy6
10752465235Chroniclea record of events7
10752465236AllusionA reference to another work of literature, person, or event8
10752467457Euphemisma mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.9
10752468394Ambiguousunclear or doubtful in meaning10
10752468395Hearsayrumor, gossip11
10752470140Explicitdefinite, clearly stated12
10752470980ParadoxA statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.13
10752472159Circumlocutiontalking in circles14
10752472160Asidea 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
10752473758Appendingthe process of adding data16
10752476325Repudiationrejection of a proposal or idea17
10752476326Wryhumorously sarcastic or mocking18
10752480054Fettersshackles19
10752480055Despotismtyranny20
10752481253Coerceto compel, force21
10752482608Henceforthfrom now on22
10752482609Shunto avoid23
10752483579Odiousextremely unpleasant; repulsive24
10752483580Onerousburdensome; heavy; hard to endure25
10752484503Indignantangered at something unjust or wrong26
10752485466Encomiuma formal expression of praise, a lavish tribute27
10752485467Adulationhigh praise28
10752486516Censoran official who watches others for correct behavior29
10752487707Ribaldhumorous in a vulgar way30
10752488871Ominousunfavorable, threatening, of bad omen31
10752490027Opprobriousdisgraceful, shameful32
10752490920Grossnessunrefined nature, coarseness33
10752491897Raillerygood-humored ridicule or teasing34
10752491898Malefactoran evildoer; a person who does bad things35
10752492757InvectiveAn emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.36
10752493733Esotericintended for or understood by only a small group37
10752495130SyllogismA form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.38
10752495131AllegoryA story in which each aspect of the story has a symbolic meaning outside the tale itself.39
10752497848Repugnanceintense disgust40
10752498768Maliciousnessdesire to hurt41
10752500011Ineptitudelack of skill or ability42

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