AP Language Week 15 Flashcards

2038795841	extrapolate	Verb. To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information	0
2038795842	prosaic	(adj.) dull, lacking in distinction and originality; matter-of-fact, straightforward; characteristic of prose, not poetic	1
2038795843	ribald	(adj.) irreverently mocking; coarse, vulgar, or indecent in language	2
2038795844	derisive	Adj: abusing vocally; expressing contempt; contemptuous; mocking	3
2038795845	querelous	complaining in a petulant or whining matter (peevish)	4
2038795846	vacillate	(v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will	5
2038795847	polemic	A vigorously argumentative work, setting forth its author's attitude on a highly controversial subject., An argument against an idea, usually regarding philosophy, politics, or religion	6
2038795848	diatribe	(n.) a bitter and prolonged verbal attack; an abusive denunciation; a thunderous verbal attack; a rant, INVECTIVE	7
2038795849	glib	fluent in an insincere manner; offhand; casual; , marked by ease or informality; nonchalant; lacking in depth; superficial	8
2038795850	neologistic	a newly coined word or expression; relating to a word that has just been created; , referring to a meaningless word or phrase used by a psychotic, Less than half of the intended word is produced correctly. In some cases the entire word is produced incorrectly. Neologisms are also common in the speech of schizophrenics	9
2038795851	laconic	(adj.) concise, using few words, Very brief; SUCCINCT; TERSE	10
2038795852	sagacious	Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd; acutely insightful and wise;	11