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

AP Language Week 20 Big Skirmish Flashcards

Terms : Hide Images
14700729311bolstersupport0
14700729312inculcateinstill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction1
14700729313dismalsad, gloomy, miserable2
14700729314indeterminatenot capable of being determined ; of uncertain or ambiguous nature3
14700729315feasiblepractical; capable of being done; possible; realistic4
14700729316autonomousexisting as an independent entity5
14700729317Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)6
14700729318trepidationa feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen7
14700729319fretconstantly or visibly worried or anxious8
14700729320Gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted9
14700729321artlesssimple and natural; without cunning or deceit10
14700729322Disingenuousnot candid or sincere11
14700729323Artificeclever or cunning devices or expedients12
14700729324ingenuousnaïve, artless, frank13
14700729325anomalousDeviating from the general or common order or type14
14700729326pedanticostentatious in one's learning; overly concerned with minute details, especially in teaching15
14700729327viscoushaving the properties of glue16
14700729328plungemove quickly suddenly and with force17
14700729329graveserious18
14700729330waverto move back and forth19
14700729331idolatry / ousexcessive admiration of20
14700729332abstemiousSparing in consumption of especially food and drink21
14700729333intimatevery familiar22
14700729334Ostensiblestated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so23
14700729335credulitytoo great a readiness to believe things24
14700729336despondentdeppressed25
14700729337criteriaA means of judging. A standard, rule, or test by which something can be judged.26
14700729338endeavorearnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something27
14700729339insensibleunconscious unresponsive unaffected28
14700729340vexannoy distress trouble29
14700729341obstinatestubborn, uncompromising30
14700729342coercecompel to force to make obedient31
14700729343discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate32
14700729344logisticalrelating to or involving organization and planning33
14700729345implodeburst inward34
14700729346discreteindividually distinct35
14700729347spuriouslacking authenticity, counterfeit36
14700729348dauntintimidate, make fearful37
14700729349proprietycorrect or appropriate behavior38
14700729350indignantangered at something unjust or wrong39
14700729351Transposecause (two or more things) to change places with each other40
14700729352disdainfulscornful, showing lack of respect41
14700729353freneticfrantic,frenzied42
14700729354arroganceproud, superior manner of behaviour43
14700729355sardonicgrimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic44
14700729356connoisseurAn expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts45
14700729357undermineweaken gradually at the base, make something under46
14700729358haughtyarrogant, conceited47
14700729359imperativeurgent, essential48
14700729360circumspectwary and unwilling to take risks49
14700729361sentinela person employed to watch for something to happen; a guard50
14700729362ludicrousfunny and ridiculous, laughable, preposterous, farcical51
14700729363erroneousincorrect, containing mistakes52
14700729364prosaiceveryday, mundane, commonplace, trite, pedestrian53
14700729365quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation54
14700729366diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties55
14700729367luridpresented in vividly shocking or sensational terms56
14700729368transgressbreak or go beyond (a limit); violate; break a law57
14700729369introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings58
14700729370impairworsen diminish in value59
14700729371fosternurture, care for60
14700729372obliviousunaware, having no memory61
14700729373transgressbreak, go beyond (a limit)62
14700729374cumbersomeburdensome, heavy and awkward to carry63
14700729375volatilechangeable, inconstant, fickle, unstable, explosive64
14700729376ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.65
14700729377cataclysma sudden violent change in the earth's surface, catastrophe, calamity66
14700729378perishto die67
14700729379myriadvery great number68
14700729380resortto frequently visit69
14700729381floridvery much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face)70
14700729382implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated71
14700729383diffusemove outward72
14700729384euphoriaelation state of pleasant excitement73
14700729385stridewalk with long steps74
14700729386constrictmake tight or smaller75
14700729387reciprocitygranting of privileges in return for similar76
14700729388mnemonicaid to memory77
14700729389seminalcontaining or contributing the seeds of later development78
14700729390proxya person authorized to act for another79
14700729391litigateengage in legal proceedings ; press charges against, sue80
14700729392implicitimplied, though not plainly expressed81
14700729393callousemotionally hardened, unfeeling82
14700729394insipidlacking vigor or interest.83
14700729395stagnantnot moving or flowing; inactive84
14700729396lurkbe or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something85
14700729397flauntingshow off complacently86
14700729398dogmaticcertain, without room for discussion87
14700729399candidfrank, straight-forward88
14700729400noxiouspoisonous89
14700729401excoriatecensure or criticize severely90
14700729402jadedtired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm91
14700729403garruloustalkative; wordy; chatty92
14700729404vindictivehaving a desire to revenge93
14700729405rusea deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)94
14700729406valorousbrave95
14700729407insurrectionrebellion96
14700729408lullbecome quiet or less active97
14700729409conciliatoryreconciling soothing comforting mollifying98
14700729410decreeorder given by authority99

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!