AP Notes, Outlines, Study Guides, Vocabulary, Practice Exams and more!

AP Language Vocab #2 Flashcards

Terms : Hide Images
10752747887abstemious (adj)not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking0
10752750892barbarous (adj)uncivilized1
10752752643churlish (adj)rude in a mean-spirited way2
10752754368debase (verb)to lower the moral character of someone3
10752759076dissident (adj/noun)a person who opposes official policy, especially that of authoritarian state4
10752759726extol (verb)to praise enthusiastically5
10752760821gelid (adj)extremely cold6
10752762912impetuous (adj)acting or done quickly and without thought or care7
10752764239invective (noun)insulting, abusive, or highly critical language8
10752765996maladroit (adj)ineffective or bungling; clumsy9
10752768778obsequious (adj)obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree10
10752771963pragmatic (adj)dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on a practical rather than theoretical11
10752774919resplendent (adj)attractive and impressive through being richly decorated12
10752777105staunch (adj)loyal and committed in attitude13
10752779139vacillate (verb)to alternate or waver between different opinions; to be indecisive14

Need Help?

We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.

If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.

Need Notes?

While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!