13868514327 | aloof | not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant | 0 | |
13868517066 | ambiguous | open to more than one interpretation | 1 | |
13868519789 | ambivalence | mixed feelings or emotions | 2 | |
13868523526 | colloquial | ordinary conversation | 3 | |
13868527174 | condescending | possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing | 4 | |
13868535975 | contemptuous | showing disrespect, scorn | 5 | |
13868542279 | cynical | believing that people act only out of selfish motives | 6 | |
13868557742 | deference | humble submission and respect | 7 | |
13868560297 | disillusioned | disappointed | 8 | |
13868562636 | dismal | depressing | 9 | |
13868569315 | dismay | distress, typically that caused by something unexpected | 10 | |
13868573868 | dogmatic | stubbornly opinionated | 11 | |
13868576833 | effusive | gratitude, pleasure | 12 | |
13868584160 | elysian | delightful; blissful; heavenly | 13 | |
13868589699 | emphatic | emphasis | 14 | |
13868599468 | enigmatic | mysterious | 15 | |
13868603487 | ephemeral | lasting a short time | 16 | |
13868609434 | equanimity | calmness | 17 | |
13868611988 | erudite | having or showing great knowledge or learning | 18 | |
13868618356 | euphemism | less offensive way of saying something unpleasant | 19 | |
13868629898 | exhortation | urging someone to do something | 20 | |
13868636785 | extemporaneous | spoken or done without preparation | 21 | |
13868645204 | frivolous | lacking seriousness | 22 | |
13868656664 | impressionistic | based on subjective reactions | 23 | |
13922474320 | ingratiating | intended to gain approval or favor | 24 | |
13922481413 | innocuous | harmless | 25 | |
13922487003 | inscrutability | not easily understood | 26 | |
13922492419 | irreverent | disrespectful | 27 | |
13922497039 | judicious | having good judgement | 28 | |
13922504065 | magnanimity | generosity | 29 | |
13922507487 | morose | gloomy | 30 | |
13922512563 | omnipotent | unlimited power | 31 | |
13922522350 | pedantic | overly scholarly | 32 | |
13922526363 | polemical | causing debate or argument | 33 | |
13922529109 | pragmatic | realistic | 34 | |
13922532577 | prepositions | Words we use before nouns or pronouns to show their relationship with other words in the sentence. Example: behind (the tree), across (Maple Street), down (the stairs) | 35 | |
13922558831 | propensity | natural tendency | 36 | |
13922567157 | provocative | Causing disturbance or excitement | 37 | |
13922569373 | reverent | deeply respectful | 38 | |
13922576013 | sanctity | holiness | 39 | |
13922580756 | self-deprecating | modest about or critical of oneself | 40 | |
13922589774 | strident | loud and harsh | 41 | |
13922593210 | vindictive | seeking revenge | 42 |
AP Language Multiple Choice Terms Flashcards
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