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AP Language term list #5 Flashcards

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5175104639NonchalantCool, carefree, and casually unconcerned. Adjective My reaction to my brother leaving for college was surprisingly ____________, and I felt unaffected by the scenario.0
5175104640DigressTo stray from the desired topic in writing or speaking Verb The essay _____________ as the student became very tired, and lacked the energy to continue.1
5175104644WitherTo dry up or shrivel; to droop or lose freshness. Verb The lettuce __________ as it sat out on the counter top for two days.2
5175104645ProdigyAn exceptionally talented child. Noun Six-year-old Kiley joined in the Philadelphia orchestra, as she was a violin _________.3
5175104649EmbellishTo decorate with added detail. Verb I _______ my schoolbag to make it stand out in the hallways.4
5175104650MundaneCommonplace, ordinary, everyday. Adjective Her weekend was very ________ , as she worked Saturday morning, then proceeded to watch Netflix, and go to sleep.5
5175104655staidunemotional; serious6
5175104652ApathyLack of emotion or feeling; disinterest in or disassociation from Noun She seemed full of __________, as she shrugged her shoulders at the suggested changes for her English paper.7
5175104653MayhemNeedless or willful damage or destruction. Noun The crowd at the basketball game created ___________ , as the home team lost.8
5175104654pedanticExcessively concerned with book learning and rules9

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