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

Unit 2 Vocabulary- AP Language Flashcards

Terms : Hide Images
4766629252AmeliorateTo make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve0
4766629253AplombConfidence; imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance1
4766629254Bombastic(Of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding, high-flown; inflated; pretentious2
4766629255CallowImmature or inexperienced3
4766629256DrivelChildish, silly, or meaningless talk or thinking; nonsense; twaddle4
4766629257EpitomeA person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class Representative5
4766629258ExhortTo urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently6
4766629259Ex officioBy virtue of office or official position7
4766629260InfringeTo commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress8
4766629261IngratiateFlattering To establish (oneself or someone else) in the favor or good graces of someone, especially by deliberate effort (usually followed by with)9
4766629262InterloperA person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others Intruder10
4766629263IntrinsicBelonging to a thing by its very nature; born with; naturally have11
4766629264InveighTo protest strongly or attack vehemently with words; rail (usually followed by against)12
4766629265LassitudeWeariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor; no energy13
4766629266MillenniumA period of 1,000 years14
4766629267OccultOf or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies15
4766629268PermeateTo pass into or through every part of16
4766629269PrecipitateTo hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly; bring something about17
4766629270StringentRigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe18
4766629271SurmiseTo think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess19

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!