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Ap literature w3 Flashcards

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8825067626AlliterationRepetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of word0
8825067627AnalogyA comparison made between two items, situations, or ideas that are somewhat alike but unlike in most respects1
8825086635Metonymya figure of speech in which a specific term naming an object is substituted for another word with which it is closely associated2
8825098149synecdochea figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole3
8825107365connotationthe emotional associations surrounding a word, as opposed to its literal meaning or denotation4
8825113406allusiona brief reference to a person, event, or place in history, or to a work of art/literature5
8825120798euphemismusing a mild or gentle phrase instead of a blunt, embarrassing or painful one6
8825129683paradoxa statement, often metaphorical, that seems to be self-contradictory but which has valid meaning7
8825138583climaxas a term of dramatic structure, the decisive or turning point in a story or play when the action changes courses and, as a result, begins to resolve itself8
8825156559conflictthe struggle between two opposing forces (man v man, man v nature, man v sekf, man v society)9
8825167567denotationthe strict, literal meaning of a word10
8825173680metaphora figure of speech involving an implied comparison11

AP Literature Tone Vocabulary Flashcards

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8614974391Acculturated(adj) adopted to or borrowing traits from another culture, assimilate or cause to assimilate a different culture, typically the dominant one0
8614975640Aesthetically pleasing(adj) pleasing to the senses (pleasing to artistic sensibilites)1
8614975641Alliance(n) a merging of efforts or interests by persons, families, states or organizations2
8614976494Altruistic(adj) unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others3
8614980623Ambivalence(n) the state of having mixed or contradictory ideas about something or someone (not to be confused with apathy)4
8614980624Amoral(adj) without morals5
8614981510Antithesis(n) the direct opposite6
8614981511Bathos(n) an effect of anticlimax (disappointing end to exciting series of events) created by an unintentional lapse in mood from the sublime to the trivial or ridiculous7
8614983602Belligerence(n) aggressive or warlike behavior8
8614985087Bleak(adj) not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favorable outcome9
8614985171Calculating(adj) acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way10
8614986601Caustic(adj) sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way11
8614988096Chagrin(n) distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated12
8614993811Clamorous(adj) expressing or characterized by vehement protests or demands13
8614994685Condescension(n) an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain14
8614995877Conviction(n) a firmly held belief or opinion15
8614996921Cynicism(n) an inclination to believe that people are motivated by self-interest; skepticism16
8614996922Demeaning(adj) causing someone to lose their dignity of and respect for others17
8614998374Derisive(adj) expressing contempt or ridicule18
8614998375Didactic(adj) making moral observations, designed to teach, intended to convey instruction and information19
8615003089Disdain(n) the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt20
8615007647Disillusioned(adj) disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed21
8615009407Disjointed(adj) lacking a coherent sequence or connection22
8615009408Effusive(adj) expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner23
8615011212Epiphany(n) a moment of sudden realization or insight24
8615033518Extroverted(adj) outgoing and socially confident25
8615033531Fastidious(adj) very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail26
8615035101Felicity(n) intense happiness27
8615035102Fervent(adj) having or displaying a passionate intensity28
8615038585Flippant(adj) not showing a serious or respectful attitude29
8615040672Foreboding(adj) implying or seeming to imply that something bad is going to happen30
8615040673Grimness(adj) forbidding or uninviting31
8615042401Impish(adj) inclined to do naughty things for fun, mischievous32
8615042402Inept(adj) having or showing no skill; clumsy33
8615045779Intimate(adj) closely acquainted familiar, close; private and personal34
8615045780Laxity(n) lacking strictness or care35
8615051913Levity(n) humor or frivolity especially with the treatment of a serious matter or to be lacking due respect36
8615336083Loathing(n) a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred37
8615337551Lustrous(adj) having luster; shining38
8615337552Maudlin(adj) self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness39
8615339575Melancholy(adj) sad and pensive; having a feeling of melancholy40
8615340645Mocking(adj) making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive41
8615345285Morbid(adj) characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease42
8615345286Naive(adj) showing lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment43
8615348535Nostalgic(adj) showing a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation44
8615351928Obsolete(adj) out of date or no longer used or produced45
8615354323Ominous(adj) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious46
8615360646Opportunism(n) the taking of opportunities as when they arise, regardless of planning or principle47
8615362262Pedantic(adj) ostentatious in one's learning48
8615369648Perceptive(adj) having or showing sensitive insight49
8615371146Petulance(n) the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered50
8615372261Pious(adj) devoutly religious51
8615373132Poignant(adj) evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret52
8615383118Pompous(adj) affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important53
8615388320Pragmatic(adj) dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical instead of theoretical considerations54
8615390216Quixotic(adj) exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic and impractical55
8615390896Rationalization(n) the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate56
8615391774Reciprocal(adj) given, felt, or done in return57
8615392548Remote(n) unlikely to occur58
8615392562Reproach(n) an expression of disapproval or disappointment59
8615394274Reproof(n) an expression of blame or disapproval60
8615395843Resentment(n) bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly61
8615395844Resignation(n) the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable62
8615401607Sardonic(adj) grimly mocking or cynical, bitterly sarcastic63
8615405725Scornful(adj) feeling or expressing extreme contempt or derision64
8615435675Seductive(adj) tempting and attractive; enticing65
8615438521Serendipitous(adj) occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way66
8615441406Transgression(n) an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense67
8615448139Trendy(adj) very fashionable or up to date in style or influence68
8615448599Trepidation(n) a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen69
8615449837Unadulterated(adj) pure, not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; complete and absolute70
8615449838Unfathomable(adj) incapable of being fully explored or understood71
8615450863Uninhibited(adj) expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint72
8615454515Unyielding(adj) unlikely to be swayed; resolute73
8615455087Vain(adj) having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities or worth74
8615455935Vindictive(adj) having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge75
8615458014Whimsical(adj) playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way76
8615461844Wistful(adj) having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing77
9227740056Willy(adj) skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully78
9227755462Witty(adj) showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor79

AP Bio - ATP Flashcards

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15256036296energy couplingThe use of an exergonic process to drive an endergonic one0
15256043022ATPan energy storage molecule for a cell1
15256047798exergonichydrolysis of ATP2
15256051875endergonicsynthesis of ATP3
15256059504phosphorylationthe metabolic process of introducing a phosphate group into an organic molecule.4
15256064579phosphorylated intermediateA molecule (often a reactant) with a phosphate group covalently bound to it, making it more reactive (less stable) if it didn't have the phosphate group bound to it.5
15256091987mechanical workbeating of cilia, contraction of muscle cells, movement of chromosomes during cellular reproduction6
15256094370transport workthe pumping of substances across membranes against the direction of spontaneous movement7
15256096499chemical workthe pushing of endergonic reactions that would not occur spontaneously8

AP Physics Language of Motion Flashcards

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14878944964PositionThe location of an object relative to some other location0
14878944965DistanceLength of a path between two positions1
14878944966DisplacementDifference between your starting and ending positions2
14878944967Speed (v)Change in position over time3
14878944968Velocity (v)speed with direction4
14878944969AccelerationRate of change of an object's velocity5
14878944970acceleration due to gravityThe acceleration of an object experiencing only the force of gravity on earth's surface6
14878944971VectorQuantity with a direction7
14878944972ScalarQuantity without direction8
14878944973ForceA push or pull between two objects9
14878944974Net forceThe sum of the forces on an object in a certain direction10
14878944975Centripetal forceThe name given to net force when it causes circular motion11
14878944976gravitational forceA fundamental force of nature which attracts all objects that have mass to one another. Not usually strong enough to be seen unless the masses are very large. Always acts from center of mass to center of mass.12
14878944977Electrostatic forceA fundamental force of nature between two objects or particles that have electric charge.13
14878944978Objects with the same charge willRepel14
14878944979Objects with opposite charges willAttract15
14878944980Frictional ForceA force opposing the relative motion of two surfaces against one another. Depends on the texture of the surfaces and the amount of force pressing those surfaces together. Always acts parallel to the surfaces.16
14878944981Tension forceA pulling force on an object by a rope, string, cord, etc. Always acts along the direction of the rope.17
14878944982Normal forceA pushing force acting on two surfaces when they are pressed against each other. Always acts perpendicular to the surfaces18
14878944983Newton's first lawObjects maintain a constant velocity (straight line, constant speed) unless acted on by a non-zero net force19
14878944984Newton's Third LawWhenever two objects interact, the forces they exert on each other are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction20

Allusions AP Literature and Composition Flashcards

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15107943216Achilles' HeelAchilles is immortal everywhere but his heel. An "Achilles Heel" is a weakness.0
15107943217Pound of FleshAntonio made a contract with Shylock that if he lost his ships he owed Shylock a pound of flesh. Merchant of Venice from Shakespeare. Used to describe someone's insistence on being repaid, regardless of harm on the debtor.1
15107943218Sacred CowHinduism considers cows to be sacred. Something that cannot be interfered with or harmed in any way.2
15107943219Crossing the RubiconJulias Caesar chose to break rules by taking his army across the Rubicon river. This means to take an irreversible action. A point of no return.3
15107943220Pearls Before SwineJesus told his followers to deliver their message to those who appreciate value. It is to offer something valuable to someone unable to see/respect value.4
15107943221Once in a Blue MoonBlue moons happen every three years. This phrase describes something that occurs very rarely.5
15107943222Mrs. GrundyA play called "Speed the Plough" depicts a character named Mrs. Grundy. It is an attitude of narrow-minded prudishness.6
15107943223Crocodile TearsCrocodiles were believed to release "tears" when opening its jaws wide. To show false sympathy for someone.7
15107943224SirensSea creatures who lured sailors to their death. Sirens represent illusions, false hope, and/or distractions.8
15107943225Read the Riot ActUnder English common law the police had to read it before dispersing the crowd. To give a stern warning.9
15107943226Thiry Pieces of Silver/Betrayed by a KissJudas was paid to find Jesus. He notified the authorities with this action. Payment received for a treacherous act/betraying a friend.10
15107943227Gordian KnotGordius made it. Alexander cut it in half. To solve a problem in a quick, decisive manner.11
15107943228Ivory TowerA beautiful, unreachable place used by the French poet Alfred Deviguy. A person secluded or protected from the real world and thus out of touch with reality.12
15107943229All That Glitters is not GoldJust because something looks like gold, one should not assume. What appears valuable may not be valuable.13
15107943230Sound and FuryMacbeth loses everything after becoming powerful. A passionate uproar that is actually meaningless.14
15107943231Fly too Close to the SunIcarus and his father Daedalus escaped crete but Icarus died because of it. To fail or be destroyed because of a lack of caution or excessive ambition.15
15148129876Deus Ex MachinaSurprising turn of events that suddenly makes things turn out all right.16
15172951684Tabula RasaJohn Locke used the term for newborns who had not yet developed a personality. Means unmarked/uninfluenced. A blank slate.17
15202639954TantalusIn Greek mythology the king offended the gods. He was condemned to suffer eternal hunger and thirst. Means to be offered something desireable which is then withheld.18
15224216018NIMBYAcronym for "Not in my back yard". Means people may be aware of problems but don't want them near where they live (Prisons, homeless, etc.).19
15244881585Waterloo1815 battle, this was the final battle of Napoleon. To suffer an ultimate, decisive defeat.20
15279382485The Emperor's New ClothesHans Christian Adersen's story an emperor wears no clothes, thinking they are invisible. To be silent out of fear of being stupid. Also, kids being innocent and honest.21
15279382486Left-handed ComplimentThe left-hand is considered the abnormal, it's the sinister side. Despite being a compliment, is insulting or rude in some way.22
15384376435Sword of DamoclesA king had a sword above his dining table held by a single thread to show what being a king is like. Awareness of an impending or imminent danger.23
15384376436SvengaliSinging master teaches girl to sing. When he dies she cannot sing anymore. Someone who exerts excessive control over another.24
15435514485Non Sequitur"It does not follow". A statement that is unrelated to what has been said before.25
15456760725White ElephantConsidered special because they are rare but are actually pointless and expensive. Has no use to its owner and may even represent a financial burden or inconvenience.26
15474326197Fiddle While Rome BurnsDuring the reign of an emperor named Nero, he showed complete disregard for the hardship suffered by the people he governed. To display indifference in the midst of an emergency or disaster.27

Ap Chemistry Unit 1 Flashcards

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14209652074(Pure) SubstanceMaterial with constant, distinct properties and composition.0
14209652075ElementA substance that can't be broken down into simpler substances.1
14209652076CompoundA substance composed of two or more elements in a fixed ratio2
14209652077MixtureA combination of different substances3
14209652078Homogeneous MixtureUniform throughout (Appears to have only one phase throughout)4
14209652079Heterogenous MixtureNot uniform throughout (Has more than one phase)5
14209652080Physical PropertyProperty that can be seen or measured without changing the identity of the component(s).6
14209652081Chemical PropertyProperty that can only be observed by changing the material into a new substance.7
14209652082FiltrationSeparates mixtures based on differences in state or size.8
14209652083DistillationSeparates mixtures based on differences in boiling points.9
14209652084ChromatographySeparates mixtures based on differences in affinity.10
14209652091AmpereElectric Currency11
14209652092CandelaLuminous Intensity12
14209652093How to find DensityMass / Volume13
14209652096How to find Percent Error(Experimental Value - Theoretical Value)/Theoretical Value * 100 = % Error14
14209652097Law of Conservation of MassFor a chemical or physical process, total mass of reactants equals total mass of products15
14209652098Law of Constant CompositionThe mass ration of elements in a compound is always the same16
14209652099Law of Multiple ProportionsWhen two elements can be combined to make two different compounds, and if samples of these two are taken so the masses of one of the elements in the two compounds are the same in both samples, than the radio of the masses of the other element in those compounds will be a ratio of small whole numbers.17
14209652100Michael FaradayElectrical current could cause chemical reaction18
14209652101Sir Williams CrooksDeveloped cathode ray tube19
14209652105Scientific Methodthe process of studying natural phenomena, involving observations, forming laws and theories, and test of theories by experimentation20
14209652106measurementa quantitive observation that consists of a number and a scale21
14209652107hypothesisone or more assumptions put forth to explain the observed behavior of nature22
14209652108theorya set of assumptions put forth to explain some aspect of the observed behavior of matter23
14209652109modela set of assumptions put forth to explain the observed behavior of matter. The models of chemistry usually involve assumptions about the behavior of individual atoms or molecules24
14209652110SI SystemInternational System of Units based on the metric system and units derived from the metric system25
14209652111massthe quantity of matter in an object26
14209652112weightthe force exerted on an object by gravity27
14209652113significant figuresthe certain digits and the first uncertain digit of a measurement28
14209652114factor-label methodan equivalence statement between units used for converting from unit to another especially used in dimensional analysis29
14209652115dimensional analysiswhat is used to convert a given result from one system of units to another30
14209652116densitya property of matter representing the mass per unit volume31
14209652117matterAnything that has mass and takes up space32
14209652118homogenous mixturemixtures that have visibly indistinguishable parts33
14209652119heterogeneous mixturemixtures that have visibly distinguishable parts34
14209652120solutiona homogenous mixture35
14209652121pure substancea substance with constant composition36
14209652122physical changea change in the form of a substance, but not in its chemical composition; chemical bonds are not broken in a physical change37
14209652123distillationa method for separating the components of a liquid homogeneous mixture that depends on differences in the ease of vaporization (boiling point) of the components38
14209652124chromatographythe general name for a series of methods for separating mixtures by employing a system with a mobile phase and a stationary phase39
14209652125compounda substance with constant composition that can be broken down into elements by chemical processes40
14209652126chemical changea given substance becomes a new substance or substances with different properties and different composition41
14209652127atomic massessometimes called atomic weights by chemists, since mass is often determined by comparison to a standard mass—a process called weighing42
14209652128electrona negatively charged particle43
14209652129nucleusthe small, dense center of positive charge in an atom44
14209652130protona positively charged particle in an atomic nucleus45
14209652131neutrona particle in the atomic nucleus with mass virtually equal to the proton's but with no charge46
14209652132isotopesatoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons47
14209652133atomic numberthe number of protons in the nucleus of an atom48
14209652134mass numberthe total number of protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus of an atom49
14209652135chemical bondthe force or, more accurately, the energy, that holds two atoms together in a compound50
14209652136covalent bonda type of bonding in which electrons are shared by atoms51
14209652137moleculea bonded collection of two or more atoms of the same or different elements52
14209652138chemical formulathe representation of a molecule in which the symbols for the elements are used to indicate the types of atoms present and subscripts are used to show the relative numbers of atoms53
14209652139structural formulathe representation of a molecule in which the relative positions of the atoms are shown and the bonds are indicated by lines54
14209652140ionan atom or a group of atoms that has a net positive or negative charge55
14209652141cationa positive ion56
14209652142aniona negative ion57
14209652143ionic bondthe electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.58
14209652144polyatomic ionan ion containing a number of atoms59
14209652145periodic tablea chart showing all the elements arranged in columns with similar chemical properties.60
14209652146metalan element that gives up electrons relatively easily and is lustrous, malleable, and a good conductor of heat and electricity61
14209652147nonmetalan element not exhibiting metallic characteristics. Chemically, a typical nonmetal accepts electrons from a metal62
14209652148group (family)a vertical column of elements having the same valence electron configuration and showing similar properties63
14209652149periodThe horizontal rows of elements in the periodic table64
14209652150binary compoundsa two-element compound65
14209652151chemical stoichiometrythe calculation of the quantities of material consumed and produced in chemical reactions66
14209652152mass spectrometeran instrument used to determine the relative masses of atoms by the deflection of their ions on a magnetic field67
14209652153molethe number equal to the number of carbon atoms in ex- actly 12 grams of pure 12C: Avogadro's number. One mole represents 6.022 1023 units68
14209652154Avogadro's Numberthe number of atoms in exactly 12 grams of pure 12Carbon, equal to 6.022 x 10^2369
14209652155molar massthe mass in grams of one mole of molecules or formula units of a substance; also called molecular weight70
14209652156mass percentthe percent by mass of a component of a mixture (11.1) or of a given element in a compound71
14209652157empirical formulathe simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound72
14209652158molecular formulathe exact formula of a molecule, giving the types of atoms and the number of each type73
14209652159chemical equationa representation of a chemical reaction showing the relative numbers of reactant and product molecules74
14209652160reactantsa starting substance in a chemical reaction. It appears to the left of the arrow in a chemical equation75
14209652161productsa substance resulting from a chemical reaction. It is shown to the right of the arrow in a chemical equation76
14209652162Mole Ratiothe ratio of moles of one substance to moles of another substance in a balanced chemical equation77
14209652163Limiting Reactant (Reagent)the reactant that is completely consumed when a reaction is run to completion78
14209652164SolidRetains a fixed shape and volume: Rigid- particles locked in space, not easily compressible: Little free space between particles, Doesn't flow easily79
14209652165LiquidAssumes the shape of the container that it is in: Particles can move/slide past each other, Not easily compressible: Little free space between particles, Flows easily80
14209652166Gas/VaporEasy to compress: Far more space between particles, Expand to fill their containers: Particles can move past each other, and Occupy far more space that the other states of matter81
14209652174KelvinThe S.I. unit for temperature that equates to Celsius + 273.15.82
14209652175KilogramThe SI unit for Mass83
14209652176MeterThe SI unit for Length84
14209652177SecondThe SI unit for Time85
14209652178Mole UnitThe SI unit for the amount of a substance86
14209652181J.J. ThomsonDetermined cathode ray tube emitted electrons not negatively charged particles which helped understanding of the atom.87
14209652182Ernest RutherfordGold foil experiment, discovered nucleus and that the core of an atom consisted of protons88
14209652183Accuracyhow close a measurement is to the true value89
14209652184Precisionhow close a group of measurements are to each other90
14209652186AtomsBuilding blocks of matter91
14209652187intensive propertya property that does not depend on the amount of matter present, such as pressure, temperature, or density92
14209652188extensive propertya property that depends on the amount of matter in a sample93
14209652189TemperatureA measure of the average energy of motion of the particles of a substance. It is proportional to the kinetic energy in a system.94
14209652190percent compositionthe percentage by mass of each element in a compound95

AP Biology Chemistry of Life Flashcards

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14537643609acidmolecule that donates hydrogen ions and increases the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution0
14537643610adhesionattraction between water molecules and other molecules1
14537643659anionnegative ion that is formed by an atom gaining one or more electrons2
14537643660atomthe smallest unit of matter that retains all of the chemical properties of an element3
14537643611atomic masscalculated mean of the mass number for an element's isotopes4
14537643612atomic numbertotal number of protons in an atom5
14537643613basemolecule that donates hydroxide ions or otherwise binds excess hydrogen ions and decreases the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution6
14537643614buffersubstance that prevents a change in pH by absorbing or releasing hydrogen or hydroxide ions7
14537643615calorieamount of heat required to change the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius8
14537643616capillary actionoccurs because water molecules are attracted to charges on the inner surfaces of narrow tubular structures such as glass tubes, drawing the water molecules to the sides of the tubes9
14537643617cationpositive ion that is formed by an atom losing one or more electrons10
14537643618chemical bondinteraction between two or more of the same or different atoms that results in the formation of molecules11
14537643619chemical reactionprocess leading to the rearrangement of atoms in molecules12
14537643620cohesionintermolecular forces between water molecules caused by the polar nature of water; responsible for surface tension13
14537643621compoundsubstance composed of molecules consisting of atoms of at least two different elements14
14537643661covalent bondtype of strong bond formed between two atoms of the same or different elements; forms when electrons are shared between atoms15
14537643622dissociationrelease of an ion from a molecule such that the original molecule now consists of an ion and the charged remains of the original, such as when water dissociates into H+ and OH-16
14537643623electronnegatively charged subatomic particle that resides outside of the nucleus in the electron orbital; lacks functional mass and has a negative charge of -1 unit17
14537643624electron orbitalhow electrons are spatially distributed surrounding the nucleus; the area where an electron is most likely to be found18
14537643625electron transfermovement of electrons from one element to another; important in creation of ionic bonds19
14537643626electronegativityability of some elements to attract electrons (often of hydrogen atoms), acquiring partial negative charges in molecules and creating partial positive charges on the hydrogen atoms20
14537643627elementone of 118 unique substances that cannot be broken down into smaller substances; each element has unique properties and a specified number of protons21
14537643628equilibriumsteady state of relative reactant and product concentration in reversible chemical reactions in a closed system22
14537643629functional groupgroup of atoms that provides or imparts a specific function to a carbon skeleton23
14537643630hydrogen bondweak bond between slightly positively charged hydrogen atoms and slightly negatively charged atoms in other molecules24
14537643631hydrophilicdescribes ions or polar molecules that interact well with other polar molecules such as water25
14537643632hydrophobicdescribes uncharged non-polar molecules that do not interact well with polar molecules such as water26
14537643633ionatom or chemical group that does not contain equal numbers of protons and electrons27
14537643634ionic bondchemical bond that forms between ions with opposite charges (cations and anions)28
14537643635isotopeone or more forms of an element that have different numbers of neutrons29
14537643636mass numbertotal number of protons and neutrons in an atom30
14537643637matteranything that has mass and occupies space31
14537643638moleculetwo or more atoms chemically bonded together32
14537643639neutronuncharged particle that resides in the nucleus of an atom; has a mass of one amu33
14537643640nonpolar covalent bondtype of covalent bond that forms between atoms when electrons are shared equally between them34
14537643641nucleuscore of an atom; contains protons and neutrons35
14537643642octet rulerule that atoms are most stable when they hold eight electrons in their outermost shells36
14537643643orbitalregion surrounding the nucleus; contains electrons37
14537643644organic moleculeany molecule containing carbon (except carbon dioxide)38
14537643645pH scalescale ranging from zero to 14 that is inversely proportional to the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution39
14537643646polar covalent bondtype of covalent bond that forms as a result of unequal sharing of electrons, resulting in the creation of slightly positive and slightly negative charged regions of the molecule40
14537643647productmolecule found on the right side of a chemical equation41
14537643648protonpositively charged particle that resides in the nucleus of an atom; has a mass of one amu and a charge of +142
14537643649radioisotopeisotope that emits radiation composed of subatomic particles to form more stable elements43
14537643650reactantmolecule found on the left side of a chemical equation44
14537643651solventsubstance capable of dissolving another substance45
14537643652specific heat capacitythe amount of heat one gram of a substance must absorb or lose to change its temperature by one degree Celsius46
14537643653sphere of hydrationwhen polar water molecules surround charged or polar molecules thus keeping them dissolved and in solution47
14537643654surface tensiontension at the surface of a body of liquid that prevents the molecules from separating; created by the attractive cohesive forces between the molecules of the liquid48
14537643655valence shelloutermost shell of an atom49
14537643656van der Waals interactionvery weak interaction between molecules due to temporary charges attracting atoms that are very close together50

AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION - Vocabulary Words in sentences Flashcards

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13253007657adeptCarson is adept juggler who can easily manager four balls in the air without dropping one.0
13253007658admonishI hope my boss does not admonish me for being late.1
13253007659admonitionAfter the storm, the city issued a stern admonition to residents who needed to avoid flooded areas.2
13253007660ambiguousBecause his driving directions are ambiguous, I use my trusty GPS.3
13253007661apocalypticThe most reasonably feared apocalyptic event in most of the world is the idea of a giant meteor hitting the Earth.4
13253007662apocryphalEven though people know the apocryphal account of the shipwreck is false, they still tell the tale over and over again.5
13253007663appellationOnly a few people are allowed to call William by the appellation of Bill.6
13253007664archetypeWhen vampire books became popular, many authors tried to imitate the archetype of the most successful novel.7
13253007665artificeAs soon as the detectives discover the artifice the kidnapper used to lure his victim, they will have a lead on the criminal's identity.8
13253007666ascertainFrom looking at Monica's grim face, I was able to ascertain she was in emotional distress.9
13253007667assiduousThe assiduous students chose to work on their term paper instead of going out to play.10
13253007668baizeI wish I was well enough to play you a tune and he looked wistfully towards the corner where stood the old organ, baize-covered, the baize in tatters.11
13253007669baseThe recent shooter in the killing of 50 muslims in New Zealand was nothing more than a street punk with many base characteristics.12
13253007670bastionWhile the library was once a bastion of knowledge through reading, today many libraries spend the majority of their funds on electronic resources.13
13253007671berateAs the director started to berate the cast for the hundredth time, several of the lead actors walked out.14
13253007672bourgeoisie"By 1900, shutterbugs in plush urban parks in Buenos Aires and Mexico City were continually exploring spaces of leisure for the new bourgeoisie."15
13253007673calumnyThe editor refused to publish the calumny that could possibly destroy the politician's career.16
13253007674cantMost patients are unversed in medical cant so they ask their physicians to speak in layman's terms.17
13253007675censureThe pharmacy board will censure the pharmacist for not properly monitoring his drug supply.18
13253007676charismaticBernie was a charismatic man who found it easy to con people out of their savings.19
13253007677chinkIt could be said that the chink in Othello's armor was jealousy and coupled with his gullibility he was doomed for disaster.20
13253007678coarseThe coarse young man was not sure which fork to use during the appetizer portion of the meal.21
13253007679confuteCertain that she could find evidence, the young lawyer set out to confute the witness's story against her client.22
13253007680connoisseurLouis is a connoisseur of fine art and rarely misses an exhibit at the art museum.23
13253007681corporealOn the television show, the angels assume corporeal shapes to blend in with the humans.24
13253007682decorousIf the students do not act decorous at the dance, they will be asked to leave.25
13253007683decryThe liberal news media is constantly trying to decry the efforts of the country's conservative president.26
13253007684deferThe doctor has decided to defer the surgery until my father's health improves.27
13253007685deliquesceBecause the ground is too warm, the snow will deliquesce as soon as it hits the ground.28
13253186097acuityIn order for my daughter to get into the school's gifted program, she had to take a mental acuity test.29

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