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Units 1-2 Vocabulary: AP Language and Composition Flashcards

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7429301063Ambi-, Amb-Around, both, about0
7429301064Gnos-, -gnit-, no-knowledge1
7429301065AestheticConcerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste2
7429301066AmbiguousHaving several possible meanings or interpretations, unclear, or of an uncertain nature.3
7429301067AntiquatedOutdated or old fashioned4
7429301068ArrayTo order or arrange in a logical manner; an ordered display, an impressive display5
7429301069CognitiveRelated to or involving the mental process of knowing6
7429301070Conjecture(n) conclusions based on incomplete information; (v) to formulate a conclusion based on incomplete information7
7429301071DeteriorateTo become progressively worse8
7429301072DiscrepancyA difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions9
7429301073EmpiricalDerived from experiment10
7429301074ExposeThe exposure of an imposter or fraud11
7429301075FerocityThe state of being wild or savage12
7429301076ForageSearch wildly for food or provisions13
7429301077HobbledTo bind or injure a person or animal in a way that limits the ability to walk; to make lame14
7429301078HybridA mixture of two things to form a single new thing15
7429301079IntricacyThe quality of being complex or elaborately detailed16
7429301080Obscure(adj) not clearly understood or expressed; (v) to hide or to make unclear17
7429301081PedanticMarked by showing off trivial or specialized knowledge to feel more important than others18
7429301082PessimisticExpecting the worst possible outcome19
7429301083Nomy-, Nomen-, Nomin-Name20
7429301084Ver-True21
7429301085Re-Again, back22
7429301086PhenomenonA fact or situation that is observed, but the cause of which is in question23
7429301087PretentiousCreating the underserved appearance of importance or distinction24
7429301088PrognosticateTo make a prediction about; to read signs about the future25
7429301089ProminenceThe state of being widely known26
7429301090PronouncedEasily noticeable27
7429301091ReboundTo spring back. Also, implies recovery (e.g. from illness, from doing poorly, etc)28
7429301092ReiterateTo say, write, or do again29
7429301093SardonicTo mock or show disdain for while using humor30
7429301094Skirmish(n) A minor, brief fight (or conflict), (v) to engage in a small fight31
7429301095SubmergeCover completely or make imperceptible32
7429301096SyllogismA conclusion derived from two assumed premises33
7429301097TaxonomySystem of arrangement based on commonalities (normally, refers to science)34
7429301098TeemingFilled with living things35
7429301099UnabashedNot embarrassed36
7429301100UnassailableImmune to attack; without flaws37
7429301101VeracityUnwillingness to tell lies38
7429301102WinnowSelect the most desirable parts from a group or list39
7429318238Soph-Knowledge40
7429320963GaugeJudge, form an estimate of41
7429323493HegemonyThe dominance or authority of one social group over a nation or another group42
7429325940Implement(n) a tool, (v) to put into action43
7429328580ImpressionisticBased on one's observations/feelings rather than objective observations44
7429331870InnovateBring something new into the field45
7429334556JargonSpecialized language that is specific to a subject area46
7429337085LicentiousLacking moral discipline47
7429340182LurkLie in wait in a sneaky manner; wait to ambush; just to lie about (negative connotation)48
7429344958MethodologyThe system or process followed in a particular discipline49
7429347592NoviceSomeone who is new to something; someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows.50
7429349963OminousForeshadowing (predicting) tragic or evil developments51
7429352931Sceptre/ScepterA ceremonial or emblematic (symbolic of office or position) staff52
7429356612(Self-)Deprecating, Deprecate(adj) Tending to diminish or disparage; (verb) express strong disapproval of or to belittle53
7429359176SophisticatedWorldly and wise; complicated/complex (positive connotation)54
7429362396TimidShowing fear or showing a lack of confidence55
7429365195TumultuousCharacterized by unrest or disorder56
7429367437Utter(adj) Without qualification (meaning complete or total something, such as an "utter disaster" meaning "a total disaster"); (v) to express through a sound57
7429370021VivaciousAnimated, full of life58
7429376754QualifyTo add a condition or additional information to make something more specific or to limit it59
7429383300Ab- (a-)Away from60
7429386169Ac- (a-, ad-, ag-, af-, am-, ar-, at-)Movement to or towards; in addition to61
7429389199Con- (col-, cor-, com-, co-)with, together62
7429392000Err-stray from63
7429394679AbsurdityA ridiculously foolish act or action; something that is in contrast with reason and logic64
7429397638AccumulateTo collect or gather65
7429400227AloofStands apart from, distant66
7429404825AmbivalentUnable or uncertain about which course to follow67
7429413068AssertTo declare as true; to insist on having one's rights recognized68
7429420473CataphoricA word that does not have an antecedent but rather refers to a word that will be used later in the text69
7429423847ConcessionDuring an argument or conflict, something given or granted to the other party in exchange for an end to the issue.70
7429426369CopaceticCompletely satisfactory71
7429436915CorrelateEstablishing a relationship between two events, facts, or ideas; recognizing relationship that implies a connection between two events, facts, or ideas.72
7429436916DisdainfulHaving or showing arrogant superiority to those seen as inferior or less than73
7429436917DynamicCharacterized by action or forcefulness74
7429438265ElasticityOnce stretched out, has the ability to return to original shape; flexible in a situation75
7429449124EmitExpel; give off, send off, discharge76
7429449125ErraticLikely to make unpredictable changes or to perform unpredictably77
7429456551FollyThe trait of acting stupidly or irrationally78
7429461262FutilityUselessness as a consequence of having no practical results79

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