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AP Language List #5 Flashcards

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16043868227advocate(V) to speak in favor of; to support0
16043874126anarchy(N) lack of government; chaos; a state of lawlessness and disorder1
16043887488arbitrary(Adj.) subject to individual judgment; based on individual discretion or preference2
16043893864banal(Adj.) common; dull; ordinary; repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse3
16043905126censure(V) to blame; to criticize4
16043973176depravity(N) moral corruption; impairment of virtue and moral principles5
16043980050diligent(Adj) hard-working; quietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness6
16043992623discord(N) disagreement; lack of harmony7
16044000566enduring(Adj) lasting, unceasing8
16044032252enhance(V) to improve; to augment; increase9
16044076141erratic(Adj) irregular; without direction; liable to sudden unpredictable change10
16044084242euphony(N) pleasant sound; harmonious sounds11
16044091794extol(V) to praise, glorify, or honor12
16044097801gravity(N) extreme or alarming importance; seriousness13
16044146603illuminate(V) to light up; make clear14
16044152989indulgent(Adj) pampering oneself; satisfying one's desires; given to yielding to the wishes of someone15
16044159457insipid(Adj) bland; boring; tasteless; lacking interest or significance or impact16
16044166268miser(N) one who saves greedily; a stingy hoarder of money and possessions17
16044174698monotonous(Adj) without variety; tiresome; sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch18
16044184734phenomenon(N) an observable fact or occurrence; any state or process known through the senses19
16044191084profound(Adj)deep; insightful; situated at or extending to great depth20
16044204245provincial(Adj.) narrow-minded; unsophisticated21
16044210205provocative(Adj) exciting; attracting attention; serving or tending to excite or stimulate22
16044217598refute(V) to disprove; overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof23
16044233156resignation(N) acceptance of a situation24
16044246989servile(Adj) overly submissive; cringing; like a servant25
16044252319skeptical(Adj) doubting; marked by or given to doubt26
16044260135solitude(Adj) the state of being alone27
16044265925temper(V) to moderate; to soften28
16044288834tentative(Adj) hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion29

AP Language-Vocabulary Flashcards

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13917554919BombasticHigh sounding but with little meaning; inflated;grandiloquent.0
13917554920CapriciousImpulsive; unpredictable. Sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.1
13917554921Colloquialism (Colloquial)a word or phrase that is not formal or literary. It is still used in literature to provide a sense of actual conversation and the use of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary of everyday speech.2
13917554922Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. No emotion3
13917554923DialectA variety of language confined to a region or group, manner or means of expressing oneself.4
13917554924CondescendingHaving or feeling superior. patronizing or assuming superiority.5
13917554925VoiceAn authors distinctive literary style, basic vision and general attitude toward the world. Revealed through the use of Syntax, Diction, Punctuation, Characterization, and Dialogue.6
13917554926AssertionA confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. A declaration that's made em pathetically in an argument as it to be understood as a statement of fact.7
13917554927Cogent(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.8
13917554928Coherent(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent9
13917554929Cohesivecharacterized by or causing cohesion (act or state of being uniting, cohering, or sticking together).10
13917554930Didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.11
13917554931Discoursewritten or spoken communication or debate. (verb) speak or write authoritatively about a topic.12
13917554932Eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing.13
13917554933Fluidable to flow easily.14
13917554934implicationthe conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.15
13917554935lucidexpressed clearly; easy to understand16
13917554936rhetora teacher of rhetoric17
13917554937Arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter18
13917554938Biasedunfairly prejudiced for or against something or someone.19
13917554939Exculpateshow or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing20
13917554940Impartialtreating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.21
13917554941Incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed.22
13917554942Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.23
13917554943Objectivitythe quality of being objective; justice; neutrality24
13917554944Plausible(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.25
13917554945Substantiatedprovide evidence to support or prove that truth of.26
13917554946vindicatedclear (something) of blame or suspicion.27
13917554947Contemptuousshowing contempt; scornful28
13917554948Despoticof, relating to, or characteristics of a despot (ruler with total power; usually unfair)29
13917554949Dictatorialof or typical of a ruler with total control30
13917554950Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.31
13917554951Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful.32
13917554952Imperiousassuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.33
13917554953Patronizingtreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.34
13917554954Listlesslacking energy or enthusiasm.35
13917554955Melancholya feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.36
13917554956Torpora state of physical or mental inactivity37
13917554957alliancea relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities.38
13917554958disparitya great difference, imbalance.39
13917554959impingehave an affect or impact, especially a negative one. Influence.40
13917554960Paradoxa state or proposition that, despite reasoning, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, self-contradictory.41
13917554961allusionan expression to call something to mind without mentioning it exactly; an indirect or passing reference.42
13917554962parallelismthe act of being parallel or corresponding in some way.43
13917554963indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.44
13917554964insipid.lacking flavor, vigor or interest.45
13917554965lamenta passionate expression or grief or sorrow.46
13917554966Sanctiona threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule47
13917554967servilehaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.48
13917554968suppressedforcibly to an end to.49
13917554969Embellishmake (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.50
13917554970floridhaving a red or flushed complexion51
13917554971opulentostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish52
13917554972ornatemade in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.53
13917554973ostentatiouscharacterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.54
13917554974poignantevoking a keen sense or sadness or regret.55
13917554975Ebulliencethe quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.56
13917554976effusiveexpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.57
13917554977egregiousoutstandingly bad; shocking.58
13917554978freneticfast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.59
13917554979gratuitousuncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted60
13917554980flagrant(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive61
13917554981superfluousunnecessary, especially through being more than enough.62
13917554982convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow (especially or a story, sentence, or argument).63
13917554983cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure64
13917554984Obscureuncertain; not discovered or know about.65
13917554985futileincapable of producing any useful result; pointless.66
13917554986impededelay or prevent by obstructing them; hinder.67
13917554987quandarya state of perplexity or uncertainty over what what to do in a difficult situation.68
13917554988alleviatemake (suffering or a problem) less severe.69
13917554989asylumthe protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. ( or it can be a mental hospital).70
13917554990auspiciousconductive to success; favorable.71
13917554991benevolentwell meaning and kindly72
13917554992benigngentle, kindly.73
13917554993Mollifyappease the anger or anxiety of (someone)74
13917554994reclamationreclaiming; reformation, recovery. (or it can be land obtained from water)75
13917554995DubiousNot to be relied upon; suspect (hesitating or doubting)76
13917554996Fabricatedinvent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent77
13917554997Hypocrisythe practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense78
13917554998Slandermake false and damaging statements about (someone).79
13917554999spuriousnot being what it purports to be; false or fake80
13917555000Astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage81
13917555001clandestineoperation is an intelligence or millitary operation carried out in such a way that the operation goes unnoticed by the general population82
13917555002disingenuousnot candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.83
13917555003rusean action intended to deceive someone; a trick84
13917555004stratagema plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end85
13917555005surreptitiouskept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.86
13917555006waryfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems87
13917555007wilyskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.88
13917555008inconsequentialnot important or significant89
13917555009superficialexisting or occurring at or on the surface. (appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely).90
13917555010tenuousvery weak or slight >( small in degree).91
13917555011trivialof little value or importance92
13917555012coupa sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.93
13917555013Ambiguous(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.94
13917555014ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.95
13917555015apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.96
13917555016Arbitrarybased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.97
13917555017capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior98
13917555018equivocateuse ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.99
13917555019indifferenthaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.100
13917555020whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way101
13917555021assiduousshowing great care and perseverance102
13917555022compellingevoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way103
13917555023diligenthaving or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties104
13917555024doggedhaving or showing tenacity and grim persistence.105
13917555025enduresuffer (something painful or difficult) patiently106
13917555026intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)107
13917555027maverickan unorthodox or independent-minded person108
13917555028obduratestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action109
13917555029obstinatestubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so110
13917555030proliferateincrease rapidly in numbers; multiply111
13917555031tenacitythe quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.112
13917555032vitalitythe state of being strong and active; energy113
13917555033assimilationthe process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group114
13917555034consensusgeneral agreement.115
13917555035contextthe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation.116
13917555036derivedobtain something from (a specified source)117
13917555037incumbentnecessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.118
13917555038inevitablecertain to happen; unavoidable119
13917555039malleableeasily influenced; pliable120
13917555040subdueovercome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)121
13917555041Inoculatemedical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease122
13917555042Lurid: causing shock or disgust : involving sex or violence in a way that is meant to be shocking : shining or glowing with a bright and unpleasant color123
13917555043Putrefyingto be slowly destroyed by natural processes : to rot and become putrid124
13917555044Somnolent1 : of a kind likely to induce sleep 2 a : inclined to or heavy with sleep : drowsy125
13917555045Dourserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy126
13917555046Errantserious and unfriendly : silent and gloomy127
13917555047Bewildered1 : to cause to lose one's bearings 2 : to perplex or confuse especially by a complexity, variety, or multitude of objects or considerations128
13917555048Astroturfed—used for an artificial surface that resembles grass129
13917555049GeriatricAn old person y130
13917555050Tromped1 : tramp 1 2 : to step hard : stamp 131
13917555051Connoisseur: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject132
13917555052Attestingto show, prove, or state that something is true or real133
13917555053Soporific: causing a person to become tired and ready to fall asleep134
13917555054indignant(adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean135
13917555055skirmisha minor fight or battle136
13917555056rasprough, grating tone137
13917555057swathingenveloping138
13917555058deposetopple from power139
13917555059deprecateto disapprove regretfully, to belittle, to express mild disapproval140
13917555060abaseto lower in rank, prestige, or esteem141
13917555061magnanimityhaving a lofty, generous, and courageous spirit142
13917555062tersebrief and to the point143
13917555063collateralA security pledged for the repayment of a loan.144
13917555064beguileto deceive, to mislead, to persuade with charm145
13917555065theologianone who studies religion146
13917555066discursiverambling, moving from one topic to another randomly147
13917555067grandeurimpressiveness; stateliness; majesty148
13917555068indicativedemonstrates149
13917555069apocryphalof questionable authority or authenticity150
13917555070extraneousnot essential; superfluous151
13917555071adept(adj.) thoroughly skilled; (n.) an expert152
13917555072sanguineoptimistic153
13917555073homileticdidactic, moralistic154
13917555074didacticintended to instruct155
13917555075lariatrope used to catch cattle and horses156
13917555076prolific(adj.) abundantly productive; abundant, profuse157
13917555077penuryextreme poverty158
13917555078venerablerespectable due to age159
13917555079punctilious(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety160

AP English Literature Literary Terms Flashcards

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13850486643allegorystory or poem that can be used to reveal a hidden meaning0
13850486644allusionA reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art1
13850486645anaphorarepetition in first part of a sentence , to have an artistic meaning2
13850486646apostrophefigure of speech used to adresss an imaginary character3
13850486647approximate rhymewords in rhyming pattern that sound alike4
13850486648asidewhen a character's dialogue is spoken but not heard by other actors on the stage5
13850486649blank versepoetry written in meter without an ending rhyme6
13850486650cacophonyblend of unharmonious sounds7
13850486651caesurapause in the middle of a line8
13850486652catharsisthe release of emotions through art (emotional cleanse)9
13850486653characterizationprocess of revealing characters personality10
13850486654comedydrama that is amusing or funny11
13850486655didactic writingwriting with a primary purpose to teach or preach12
13850486656dramatic expositionprose commentaries, to provide background information about the characters and their world13
13850486657end stopped lineline ending in regular punctuation14
13850486658epiphanywhen a character receives a spiritual insight into their life15
13850486659euphonysmooth choice and arrangement of sounds16
13850486660extended figureA figure of speech sustained or developed through a considerable number of lines or through a whole poem.17
13850486661figurative languageLanguage that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.18
13850486662figure of speecha way of saying something other than the ordinary way19
13850486663footbasic unit in the scansion or measurement of verse , stressed and un stressed syllables20
13850486664formexternal pattern or shape of a poem21
13850486665hamartiatragic flaw which causes a character's downfall22
13850486666verbal ironyA figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant23
13850486667dramatic ironyIrony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play.24
13850486668situational ironyrefers to an occurrence that is contrary to what is expected or intended25
13850486669meterA regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry26
13850486670metonymyA figure of speech in which something is referred to by using the name of something that is associated with it27
13850486671motivationA need or desire that energizes and directs behavior28
13850486672hyperboleA figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor29
13850486673oxymoronA figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase.30
13850486674paradoxA contradiction or dilemma31
13850486675rhythmA regularly recurring sequence of events or actions.32
13850486676sarcasmthe use of irony to mock or convey contempt33
13850486677satireA literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies.34
13850486678simileA comparison using "like" or "as"35
13850486679soliloquyA long speech expressing the thoughts of a character alone on stage36
13850486680stream of consciousnessprivate thoughts of a character without commentary37
13850486681synecdochea figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa38
13850486682synesthesiadescribing one kind of sensation in terms of another ("a loud color", "a sweet sound")39
13850486683themeCentral idea of a work of literature40
13850486684toneAttitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character41
13850486685understatementthe deliberate representation of something as lesser in magnitude than it actually is; a deliberate under-emphasis42
13850486686polysyndetonthe use, for rhetorical effect, of more conjunctions than is necessary or natural43
13850486687asyndetona construction in which elements are presented in a series without conjunctions44
13850486688ambiguityAn event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way.45
13850486689archetypean original model on which something is patterned46
13850486690antecedent actionaction or events which occur before the story begins47
13850486691aphorismA brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.48
13850486692analogymethod of comparing two similar things using parallelism to show similarities49
13850486693anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person50
13850486694antithesisan exact opposite; an opposite extreme51
13850486695colloquialcharacteristic of informal conversation52
13850486696chiasmusa statement consisting of two parallel parts in which the second part is structurally reversed53
13850486697coherencethe quality of being logical, orderly, and clearly connected54
13850486698conceita fanciful, particularly clever extended metaphor55
13850486699diacoperepetition of a word or phrase with one or two intervening words56
13850486700explicationa detailed explanation of the meaning of a text57
13850486701juxtapositionplacing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast58
13850486702hypophorathe technique of asking a question, then proceeding to answer it59
13850486703euphemismAn indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant60
13850486704enumeratiodetailing parts, causes, effects, or consequences to make a point more forcibly61
13850486705enjambmentline of poetry that ends with no punctuation and consequently runs over into the next line62
13850486706invectiveinsulting, abusive, or highly critical language63
13850486707litotesA form of understatement that involves making an affirmative point by denying its opposite64
13850486708motifA recurring theme, subject or idea65
13850486709parallelismthe use of a series of words, phrases, or sentences that have similar grammatical form66
13850486710syntaxthe grammatical arrangement of words in sentences67
13850486711voltathe shift or point of dramatic change in a poem68
13850486712rhetoricthe art of using language effectively and persuasively69
13850486713rhetorical questionA question asked merely for effect with no answer expected.70
13850486714parodya work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner71
13850486715inferenceA conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning72
13850486716tragedyA drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow73
13850486717undertonea hidden or implied meaning74
13850486718dissonancelack of agreement or harmony75
13850486719frame storystory that contains another story/stories that is/are usually significant to the main story76
13850486720expletivean exclamation or oath, often obscene77
13850486721atmosphere/moodthe mood/ feeling of the literary work created for the reader by the writer.78
13850486722auditory imageryuse of language to represent an experience pertaining to sound79
13850486723universal themeA message about life that can be understood by most cultures80
13850486724implied meaningthe meaning of a word understood, though unexpressed, usually through connotations and imagery; where you have to read between the lines to get the underlying meaning/subtext of a text81
13850486725character sketcha short piece of writing that reveals or shows something important about a person or fictional character82
13850486726epiloguea short passage added at the end of a literary work83
13850486727epistlea letter or literary composition in letter form84
13850486728hexametera line of poetry containing six feet85
13850486729tetrametera line of poetry containing four feet86
13850486730pentametera line of poetry containing five feet87
13850486731lamenta passionate expression of grief or sorrow88

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