Vocabulary - AP Language and Composition Flashcards

5597613545	Altruistic	(adj) Unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. Synonyms: Charitable, generous, philanthropic, benevolent, unselfish. Antonyms: self-centered, selfish, mean The priest was always altruistic toward anyone in need.	0
5597657715	Ambivalent	Having mixed feelings about someone or something Synonyms: uncertain, undecided, questioning Antonyms: certain, clear, determined The scientist was ambivalent towards what his discovery entailed.	1
5597695935	Angular	(adj) consisting of, situated at, or forming an angle; lean or bony (people) Synonyms: pointed, slanted, skinny (people) Antonyms: curved rounded, fat (people) The houses' roof formed an angular point.	2
5597725832	Arrogant	(adj) a sense of superiority, self-importance, or entitlement. Synonyms: pretentious, haughty, conceited Antonyms: humble, modest, shy Peyton was exceptionally arrogant when he knew something no one else did.	3
5597759082	Aversion	(noun) a strong feeling of dislike Synonyms: dread, hatred, distaste Antonyms: respect, affection, fondness The mother had an aversion to anything that could harm her child.	4
5597790151	Discern	(verb) to perceive by sight or some other sense or by intellect Synonyms: perceive, distinguish, ascertain Antonyms: misunderstand, ignore, overlook Barker was not able to discern fantasy from reality.	5
5597814325	Disdain	(verb) to think unworthy of notice; to think of as beneath oneself. (noun) a feeling of contempt Synonyms: (verb) belittle, scorn; (noun) hate, indifference Antonyms: (verb) praise, admire; (noun) approval, flattery Henry's disdain towards authority shrunk as he grew up.	6
5597853025	Disparage	(verb) to speak of or regard as having little worth Synonyms: ridicule, discredit, demean Antonyms: compliment, honor, flatter While the women was an considered an idol of the town, many disparaged her for smoking.	7
5597873984	Disparity	(noun) lack of similarity or equality Synonyms: incongruity, difference, variation Antonyms: agreement, sameness, harmony Considering the disparity of their interests, the candidates could find no common ground.	8
5597894564	Embellish	(verb) to beautify or enhance Synonyms: adorn, overstate., magnify Antonyms: simplify, lesson, reduce Lucas found it necessary to embellish his writing for his readers.	9
5901343713	Hypocrite	Person who pretends to have virtue or such	10
5901345272	Innate	Existing in one since birth	11
5901345273	Lethargic	Of or related to one affected with lathargy	12
5901346664	Melancholy	Gloomy state of mind	13
5901346665	Opaque	Impenetrable by light or such	14
5901348205	Prolific	Producing offspring (many of)	15
5901349832	Reprove	To criticize or correct	16
5901349833	Symmetry	Corresponding in size, form	17
5901352038	Tranquil	Calm, quiet, peaceful	18
5901352039	Venerate	To treat people with reverence	19