AP Language Vocab Section 15 Flashcards

6599104930	astute	Definition: having or showing shrewdness (perspicacity) and an ability to notice and understand thing clearly POS: adj Synonyms: sharp, clever canny, savvy, smart, crafty, prudent Antonyms: unknowing, artless, ingenuous, naive, innocent, brainless, dopey, dumb, stupid, idiotic, imbecile, gullible, naive, simple, obtuse	0
6599107986	circumspect	Definition: careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences POS: adj Synonyms: alert, cautious, chary, careful, conservative, considerate, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary, pragmatic, scrupulous, meticulous Antonyms: careless, heedless, incautious, unguarded, unmindful, unsafe, unwary	1
6599109080	contretemps	Definition: an inopportune or embarrassing occurrence or situation POS: N Synonyms: altercation, dispute, imbroglio, misfortune, adversity, mishap Antonyms: fortune, luck, blessing	2
6599110615	derision	Definition: the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt; laughing stock; (V) to deride (the butt of someone's joke) POS: N Synonyms: ridicule, mockery, joke, laughing stock, the butt of a joke, jest Antonyms: applause, approval, commendation, praise, respect, honor	3
6599110616	encumber	Definition: to impede or hamper the function or activity of; to burden with a legal claim POS: V Synonyms: weigh down, burden, hinder, fetter (chains), impede, block, oppress, tax, weigh Antonyms: aid, assist, facilitate, help, disentangle, free, ease	4
6599111631	ennui	Definition: a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction POS: N Synonyms: boredom, weariness, tedium, listlessness, fatigue, languor, doldrums, Antonyms: beguilement, captivation, enchantment, fascination, immersion, involvement, animation, excitement, interest	5
6599112625	feral	Definition: not domesticated or cultivated; relating to a wild beast POS: adj Synonyms: wild, savage, unbroken, undomesticated, untamed, related to a wild beast, not domesticated or cultivated Antonyms: broken, busted, domestic, gentled, tame, civilized, mild	6
6599112626	frenetic	Definition: fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way POS: adj Synonyms: frantic, wild, frenzied, hectic, fraught, feverish, fevered, mad, manic, hyperactive, energetic, intense, turbulent, tumultuous, delirious, wild, crazed Antonyms: calm, peaceful, balanced, placid	7
6599113701	intractable	Definition: not easily governed, managed, directed, manipulated, shaped, relieved of cured POS: adj Synonyms: contrary, contumacious, defiant, insubordinate, disobedient, obstreperous, rebel, obstinate, incourageable, recalcitrant, stubborn Antonyms: amenable, biddable, compliant, conformable, docile, obedient, tractable, redeemable, compliant	8
6599113702	mordant	Definition: biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style POS: adj Synonyms: acerbic, acid, barbed, biting, caustic, corrosive, cutting, sarcastic, pungent, sardonic, satiric, vitriolic, burning, pungent, scathing, trenchant Antonyms: amusing, droll, merry, playful, sportive, gentle, mild, diplomatic, polite, urbane, soothing, calming, kind	9
6599116589	nascent	Definition: coming or having recently come into existence POS: adj Synonyms: aborning, budding, inchoate, incipient, initial, beginning, insective Antonyms: adult, mature, final, conclusive	10
6599117443	nomenclature	Definition: the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline POS: N Synonyms: appellation, cognomen, denomination, denotation, designation, name, title	11
6599117444	oblivion	Definition: the fact or condition of not remembering POS: N Synonyms: forgetfulness, nirvana, lethe Antonyms: memory, recall, recollection, remembrance, alertness, awareness	12
6842125254	ombudsman	Definition: an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against maladministration, especially that of public authorities; investigates public complaints POS: N	13
6599118771	virtuoso	Definition: an experimenter or investigator especially in the arts and sciences; skilled in a taste for the fine art POS: N Synonyms: adroit, artful, deft, dexterous, expert, masterful, skillful, maestro Antonyms: amateur, artless, rude, unprofessional, unskillful	14
6599118772	zealot	Definition: a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals POS: N Synonyms: fanatic, enthusiast, extremist, radical, activist, militant, bigot, adherent, disciple Antonyms: conservative, moderate	15