2038795841 | extrapolate | Verb. To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information | 0 | |
2038795842 | prosaic | (adj.) dull, lacking in distinction and originality; matter-of-fact, straightforward; characteristic of prose, not poetic | 1 | |
2038795843 | ribald | (adj.) irreverently mocking; coarse, vulgar, or indecent in language | 2 | |
2038795844 | derisive | Adj: abusing vocally; expressing contempt; contemptuous; mocking | 3 | |
2038795845 | querelous | complaining in a petulant or whining matter (peevish) | 4 | |
2038795846 | vacillate | (v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will | 5 | |
2038795847 | polemic | A vigorously argumentative work, setting forth its author's attitude on a highly controversial subject., An argument against an idea, usually regarding philosophy, politics, or religion | 6 | |
2038795848 | diatribe | (n.) a bitter and prolonged verbal attack; an abusive denunciation; a thunderous verbal attack; a rant, INVECTIVE | 7 | |
2038795849 | glib | fluent in an insincere manner; offhand; casual; , marked by ease or informality; nonchalant; lacking in depth; superficial | 8 | |
2038795850 | neologistic | a newly coined word or expression; relating to a word that has just been created; , referring to a meaningless word or phrase used by a psychotic, Less than half of the intended word is produced correctly. In some cases the entire word is produced incorrectly. Neologisms are also common in the speech of schizophrenics | 9 | |
2038795851 | laconic | (adj.) concise, using few words, Very brief; SUCCINCT; TERSE | 10 | |
2038795852 | sagacious | Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd; acutely insightful and wise; | 11 |
AP Language Week 15 Flashcards
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