AP Language Vocabulary 16 Flashcards

5530848709	aphorism	(noun) a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation	0
5530852143	bombat	(noun) speech too pompous for an occasion; pretentious words	1
5530854499	construe	(verb) to give the meaning or intention of; explain; interpret	2
5530858640	dissent	(verb) to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often following by from)	3
5530864396	glib	(adjective) readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so	4
5530875773	hyperbole	(noun) obvious and intentional exaggeration	5
5530878124	innuendo	(noun) an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or derogatory nature	6
5530887332	prate	(verb) to talk excessively and pointlessly; babble	7
5530889232	pun	(noun) a play on words	8
5530890601	reticent	(adjective) disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved	9
5530893403	solecism	(noun) a nonstandard or ungrammatical usage	10
5530895073	soliloquy	(noun) the act of talking while or as if alone	11
5530898701	spiel	(noun) a usually high-flown talk or speech, especially for the purpose of luring people to a movie, a sale, etc.; pitch	12
5530902901	terse	(adjective) neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language	13
5530906388	vociferous	(adjective) crying out noisily; clamorous	14