AP Language Vocabulary List 3

323448227	antithetical	Sharply contrasted in character or purpose. EX. "practices entirely _____ to her professed beliefs"; "hope is _____ to despair"
323448228	zeugma	A construction in which one word (usually a verb) governs or modifies in different, sometimes incongruent ways two or more words in a sentence. EX. "Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave." - Charles Dickens
323448229	apercu	A comment or brief reference that makes an illuminating or entertaining point.
323449864	inexorable	Not capable of being swayed or diverted from a course.
323449866	sedulous	Marked by care and persistent effort. EX. His _____ pursuit of legal and moral principles helped repair his reputation.
323470540	obdurate	Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. (Warning: quizlet.com mispronounces this word.)
323470541	lachrymose	(1) Tearful or given to weeping. EX. She was pink-eyed and _____. (2) Inducing tears; sad. EX. a _____ children's classic.
323470542	ubiquitous	Present, appearing, or found everywhere. EX. His _____ influence was felt by all the family. Cowboy hats are _____ among the male singers.
323470543	perspicacious	Having a ready insight into and understanding of things. EX. His report offers quite a few facts to the _____ reporter.
323470544	frisson	A sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill. EX. A _____ of excitement.
323470545	assiduous	Showing great care and perseverance. EX. She was _____ in pointing out every feature.
323470546	chimeric (or chimerical)	Having to do with a thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve. EX. After reading his _____ plans for a new political party, few joined him.
323470547	aegis	The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization. EX. Negotiations were conducted under the _____ of the UN.
323470548	sanguine	Optimistic or positive, esp. in an apparently bad or difficult situation. EX. He is _____ about prospects for the global economy.
323470549	bon mot	A witty remark.
323470550	banal	So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring. Ex. Their songs feature _____, repeated words.
323470551	concomitant	Naturally accompanying or associated. EX. She loved travel, with all its _____ worries. EX. _____ with his obsession with dirt was a desire for order.
323470552	lapidary	Engraved on or suitable for engraving on stone and therefore elegant and concise. EX. His remarks were in his finest _____ prose.
323470553	blatant	1. (of bad behavior) Done openly and unashamedly. Ex. Such _____ lies! 2. Completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious. EX. She forced herself to resist his _____ charm.
323470554	prepossessing	Attractive or appealing in appearance. EX. The _____ applicant had a winning smile but a losing resume.