AP Language and Composition - Godfrey Flashcards

7206250180	Analogy	Noun- Explaining something complex by comparing it to something simple	0
7206251202	Anaphora	Noun- The repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of consecutive lines or sentences	1
7206252969	Anecdote	Noun- A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person; used to prove a point in argument	2
7206253457	Connotation	Noun- The implied or associative meaning of a word	3
7206254500	Extended Metaphor	Noun- A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work.	4
7243356774	Advocate	Noun- a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.	5
7243357299	Advocate	Verb- to recommend; to speak in favor of	6
7243358907	Aesthetic	Adjective- concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty	7
7243359745	Correlate	Verb- have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another	8
7243360094	Synonymous	Adjective- having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.	9
7315367022	Polysyndeton	Noun- the repetition of conjunctions in a series of coordinate words, phrases, or clauses	10
7315369086	Asyndeton	Noun- the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.	11
7315380076	Churlish	Adjective- having a bad disposition; surly	12
7315387474	Effusive	Adjective- uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; gushy	13
7315395382	Obsequious	Adjective- attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery	14
7523309456	Rebuttal	Noun- an attempt to contradict or disprove an argument by offering a counter argument	15
7523315579	Concession	Noun- an acknowledgment that an opposing argument may be true or reasonable.	16
7523317874	Conclusion	Noun- a decision made after considering relevant facts and evidence	17
7523325679	Premise	Noun- a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn	18
7523329966	Argument	Noun- A statement put forth and supported by evidence	19
7749315732	Reverent	Adjective- feeling or showing profound respect or veneration	20
7749319518	Squander	Verb- to waste	21
7749325063	Antecedent	Noun- The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.	22
7749328044	Juxtaposition	Noun- Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts	23
7749330644	Tone	Noun- Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character	24
7749333726	Appositive	Noun- A noun or pronoun set beside another noun or pronoun to further explain/identify it.	25
7749339219	Style	Noun- the choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work	26
7749342119	Jaded	Adjective- tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something	27
7749346762	Surly	Adjective- inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace	28
7749352273	Prosaic	Adjective- commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative	29
7932877898	Didactic	Adjective- having the primary purpose of teaching or instructing	30
7932884593	Mercurial	Adjective- quickly unpredictably changing moods; fickle, flighty	31
7932898253	Tout	Verb- to brag publicly; to praise highly.	32
7932906358	Wry	Adjective- Dryly humorous, often with a touch of irony	33
7932921996	Invective	Noun- An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.	34
7984779632	Colloquial	Adjective- conversational; informal in language	35
7984782503	Fallacy	Noun- a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.	36
7984787031	Transient	Adjective- lasting only for a short time; impermanent.	37
7984788933	Usurp	Verb- To seize and hold a position by force or without right	38
7984792297	Zealot	Noun- Fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal	39
8062557033	Non-Sequitar	Noun- its conclusion does not follow from its premises	40
8062560527	Rancor(ous)	Adjective- Bitter resentment or ill-will	41
8062562396	Staunch	Adjective- Loyal and committed in attitude	42
8062568860	Supplant	Verb- To take the place of, supersede	43
8062571527	Synesthesia	Noun- describing one kind of sensation in terms of another ("a loud color", "a sweet sound")	44
8257164336	Aphorism	Noun- a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."	45
8257172182	Polemical	Adj- Controversial	46
8257179028	Nebulous	Adj- Hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused	47
8257254441	Slippery Slope	Noun- Arguments suggest that one thing will lead to another, oftentimes with disastrous results	48
8257261240	Jargon	Noun- the specialized language or vocabulary of a particular group or profession	49
8418933166	Attenuate	Verb- to reduce in force or degree; weaken	50
8418973030	Abscond	Verb- To run off and hide	51
8418986876	Diffident	Adj- shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved	52
8419250433	Dissonant	Adj- Not in harmony, disagreeing	53
8419269941	Dubious	Adj- Doubtful; of unlikely authenticity	54
8419286692	Grapple	Verb- To struggle with physically or mentally	55
8419299809	Improvident	Adj- not thrifty; failing to plan ahead	56
8419309972	Incongruous	Adj- not fitting in; out of place	57
8419331173	Incredulous	Adj- disbelieving, skeptical	58
8419339411	Indolent	Adj- habitually lazy or idle	59
8529888641	Judicial	Adj- official; related to court; fair	60
8529892163	Ominous	Adj- threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments	61
8529894506	Preening	Verb- dressing and grooming oneself with excessive care; primping	62
8529896587	Raffish	Adj- unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner	63
8529901249	Reproached	Verb- expressed disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone)	64
8529902656	Vivacity	Noun- the quality of being attractively lively and animated	65
8537608389	Lurid	Adj- very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect.	66
8537611323	Pinioned	Verb- disabled or restrained by binding the arms; shackled	67
8539267148	Gander	Verb- a look or glance	68
8539394968	Portiere	Noun- a heavy curtain hung across a doorway	69
8716439021	Saccharine	Adj- Excessively sweet or sentimental	70
8716442088	Effeminate	Adj- (of a man) having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly.	71
8716445533	Delude	Verb- To mislead; to fool	72
8716449139	Reprove	Verb- To scold or criticize	73
8716453303	Demure	Adj- Modest and reserved in manner or behavior	74
8716459357	Neurasthenic	Noun- suffering from an ill-defined medical condition characterized by fatigue and emotional disturbance	75
8716463850	Coquettish	Adj- Flirtatious; coy	76
8716469497	Vanity	Noun- excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements	77
8716472377	Morbid	Adj- Gruesome, gloomy, or dark	78
8716476283	Dote	Verb- shower with love; show excessive affection for	79
8716479811	Affect	Verb- pretend to have; feel	80
8793710783	Contrapuntual	Adj- of or in counterpoint	81
8793714387	Blithe	Adj- Cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned	82
8793717055	Serene	Adj- Calm and peaceful	83
8793718892	Innefectual	Adj- Useless; not producing the desired effect	84
8793724237	Amiability	Noun- The quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner	85
8793726666	Uncouth	Adj- lacking refinement or cultivation or taste	86
8793729714	Uncavalier	Adj- not gallant; discourteous	87
8793732307	Recrimination	Noun- An accusation in response to one from someone else	88
8793737814	Destitute	Adj- Deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in	89
8793737923	Slander	Verb- False charges and malicious oral statements about someone	90
8793742681	Warily	Adv- Cautiously, with great care	91
8793746670	Inert	Adj- Lacking the ability or strength to move	92
8793749220	Callous	Adj- Emotionally hardened, unfeeling	93
8793751638	Prodigious	Adj- remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree	94
8793754183	Elated	Verb- In high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased	95
8793767078	Colloquy	Noun- Formal conversation or dialogue	96
8793772583	Sinuous	Adj- Winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible	97
8793775234	Divest	Verb- Deprive or strip of a rank, title, etc., or of clothing or gear; to sell off holdings	98
8793780658	Reverberate	Verb- To be repeated as in a series of echoes or vibrations	99
9040036255	Indelible	Adjective- Not able to be erased or removed; memorable	100
9040039360	Chauvinism	Noun- fanatical devotion to one's country, sex, religion, etc.	101
9040041158	Poignant	Adjective- Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret	102
9040045467	Ephemeral	Adjective- Lasting a very short time	103
9040047956	Diatribe	Noun- A forceful and bitter verbal attack	104
9133371132	Litotes	Noun- a type of understatement in which an idea is expressed by negating its opposite	105
9133376516	Solicitous	Adjective- Showing or expressing concern, care, or attention	106
9133389135	Lugubrious	Adjective- Looking or sounding sad and dismal	107
9133393944	Exemplum	Noun- an example or model, especially a moralizing or illustrative story	108
9133396941	Syllogism	Noun- A form of deductive reasoning in which pieces of evidence are used to create a new conclusion	109
9349621754	Crass	Adj- Coarse, crude, and unrefined	110
9349629959	Elegiac	Adj- Mourning that which is lost or past; sorrowful	111
9349634729	Paean	Noun- A fervent expression, or song, of joy or praise	112
9349640726	Supercilious	Adj- Proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority	113
9421369655	Imbibed	Verb- to take in, to absorb, or assimilate	114
9421379064	Despondency	Noun- a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage	115
9421381689	Intemperate	Adj- Immoderate, lacking in self control	116
9421389600	Pejorative	Adj- Tending to make worse; expressing disapproval or disparagement, derogatory, deprecatory, belittling	117
9421392015	Eschewed	Verb- Deliberately avoid using; abstain from	118
9504307167	Clandestine	Adj- kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit	119
9504347702	Deleterious	Adj- Having a harmful effect; injurious	120
9504353328	Disavow	Verb- To deny knowledge of or responsibility for	121
9504375470	Edifice	Noun- A large, elaborate structure; an imposing building	122
9504377982	Maudlin	Adj- Wallowing in self pity	123
9738839731	Sycophant	Noun- A flatterer; one who fawns on others in order to gain favor	124
9738841919	Innocuous	Adj- Harmless, inoffensive; insignificant	125
9738844187	Hedonistic	Adj- Pleasure-seeking; indulgent	126
9738846331	Coalesce	Verb- come together; merge	127
9738865287	Acquiesce	Verb- To accept without protest; to agree or submit	128
9738868196	Esoteric	Adj- Intended for or understood by only a small group	129
9738869898	Fortuitous	Adj- accidental, occurring by a happy chance	130
9738871795	Auspicious	Adj- Favorable; fortunate	131
9738873613	Rescind	Verb- To take back, repeal	132
9738876291	Stringent	Adj- Strictly controlled or enforced; strict; severe	133
9738944328	Respite	Noun- A period of relief or rest	134