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AP Language Vocab Set 6 Flashcards

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5344721090ColloquialInformal style.0
5344722615EsotericOnly taught to or understood by members of a special group.1
5344724879IdiomaticPeculiar to a particular group, individual, or style.2
5344727997InsipidDull or boring.3
5344730537JargonThe language used for a particular activity or by a particular group of people.4
5344733259PedanticAnnoying to other people for giving too much attention to minor details.5
5344742541PicturesqueVery pretty or charming.6
5344744891ProvincialA person who lives in or comes from a place that is far away from large cities.7
5344747202TriteNot fresh or original.8
5344749875FacetiousSpeech that is meant to be funny but that is usually regarded as annoying, silly, or not proper.9
5344754010FlippantLacking proper respect or seriousness.10
5344756795InsolentRude or impolite.11
5344757937IrreverentTreating someone or something in a way that is not serious or respectful.12
5344759929JeeringLaughing at or criticizing someone in a loud and angry way.13
5344763295MockingTo laugh or make fun of.14
5344766777PatronizingTo talk to in a way that shows that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people.15
5344769755RibaldCrude or offensive.16
5344774308RidiculingThe act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way.17
5344776338SneeringTo express dislike and a lack of respect for someone or something in a very open way.18
5344779499TauntingA sarcastic challenge or insult.19

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