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AP Language Vocabulary Unit 3 Flashcards

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7944457429Esoteric (adj.)Only easily understood by a small group of people0
7944458738Espouse (v.)To adopt an idea and share it with the world1
7944459893Euphemism (n.)A word that replaces a harsh/unpleasant word2
7944461404Explicit (adj.)Stated clearly and in detail3
7944466319Extol (v.)To praise highly4
7944467453Exuberant (adj.)Full of enthusiasm5
7944468447Facade (n.)The face (front) of a building6
7944471405Fathom (v.)To understand7
7944475132Felicity (n.)Intense happiness8
7944480024Flippant (adj.)Not showing a serious or respectful attitude9
7944483760Foible (n.)A minor weakness in someone's character10
7944485062Fortitude (n.)Courage in pain or adversity11
7944489875Furtive (adj.)Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.12
7944494397Garish (adj.)Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid13
7944497548Garner (v.)To gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)14
7944502240Grandiose (adj.)Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.15
7944509164Guile (n.)Sly or cunning intelligence.16
7944511281Haughty (adj.)Arrogantly superior and disdainful.17
7944515980Hedonism (n.)The pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.18
7944519110Hegemony (n.)Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.19
7944523407Heretic (n.)A person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted; nonconformist.20
7944529654Hiatus (n.)A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.21
7944533541Iconoclast (n.)A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions.22
7944536737Immutable (adj.)Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.23
7944538982Impervious (adj.)Not allowing fluid to pass through; not affected by.24
7944545425Impugn (v.)To dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.25
7944550729Inauspicious (adj.)Not conducive to success; unpromising; unlucky.26
7944553767Incisive (adj.)(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.27
7944555533Indefatigable (adj.)(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.28
7944558803Infer (v.)To deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.29

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