AP Lang Unit 3 Vocabulary Flashcards

7534780467	AMBI	means "on both sides" or "around" an comes from Latin	0
7534783264	Ambiguous	(1) Doubtful or uncertain especially from being obscure or indistinct. (2) Unclear in meaning because of being understandable in more that one way.	1
7534798756	Ambit	The range or limit covered by something (such as a law).	2
7534803873	Ambient	Existing or present on all sides.	3
7534807502	Ambivalent	(1) Holding opposite feelings and attitudes at the same time toward someone or something. (2) Continually wavering between opposites or alternative courses of action.	4
7534811417	EPI	a Greek prefix that may mean various things, but usually "on, over" or "attached to."	5
7534814958	Epilogue	The final section after the main part of a book or play.	6
7534817834	Epiphyte	A plant that obtains its nutrients from the air and the rain and usually grows on another plant for support.	7
7534821576	Epitaph	An inscription on a grave or tomb in memory of the one buried there.	8
7534826726	Epithet	A descriptive word or phrase occurring with or in place of the name of a person or thing. (2) An insulting or demeaning word or phrase.	9
7534829304	HYP/HYPO	a Greek prefix meaning "below, under."	10
7534834304	Hypochondriac	A person overly concerned with his or her own health who often suffers from delusions or physical disease.	11
7534839583	Hypoglycemia	Abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood.	12
7534843090	Hypothermia	Subnormal temperature of the body.	13
7534847093	Hypothetical	(1) Involving an assumption made for the sake of argument or for further study or investigation. (2) Imagined for purposes of example.	14
7534850631	THERM/THERMO	comes from the Greek word meaning "warm."	15
7534856899	Thermal	(1) of, relating to, or caused by heat. (2) Designed to insulate in order to retain body heat.	16
7534860427	Thermodynamics	Physics that deals with the mechanical actions or relations of heat.	17
7534864986	Thermonuclear	Of or relating to the changes in the nucleus of atoms with low atomic weight, such as hydrogen, that require a very high temperature to begin.	18
7534868704	British thermal unit	The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at a specified temperature.	19
7534875366	POLY	comes from polys, the Greek word for "many."	20
7534879261	Polyp	(1) A sea invertebrate that has a mouth opening on one end surrounded by stinging tentacle. (2) A growth projecting from a mucous membrane, as on the colon or vocal cords.	21
7534882652	Polyglot	(1) One who can speak or write several languages. (2) Having or using several languages.	22
7534886081	Polymer	A chemical compound formed by a reaction in which two or more molecules combine to form larger molecules with repeating structural units.	23
7534889883	Polygraph	An instrument for recording changes in several bodily functions (such as blood pressure and rate of breathing) at the same time: lie detector.	24
7534892956	PRIM	comes from primus, the Latin word for "first."	25
7534896797	Primal	Basic or primitive.	26
7534901286	Primer	(1) A small book for teaching children to read. (2) A small introductory book on a subject.	27
7534907310	Primate	Any member of the group of animals that includes human beings, apes, and monkeys.	28
7534910295	Primordial	(1) First created or developed. (2) Existing in or from the very beginning.	29
7534919790	HOM/HOMO	comes from homos, the Greek word for "same," which in English words may also mean "similar."	30
7534923703	Homonym	One of two or more words pronounced and/or spelled alike but different in meaning.	31
7534925608	Homogeneous	(1) Of the same or a similar kind. (2) Of uniform structure or composition throughout.	32
7534929092	Homologous	Developing from the same or a similar part of a remote ancestor.	33
7534934196	Homogenize	(1) To treat (milk) so that the fat is mixed throughout instead of floating on top. (2) To change (something) so that its parts are the same or similar.	34
7534936976	DIS	comes from Latin, where it means "apart." In English, its meanings have increased to include "opposite" or "not".	35
7534940256	Dissuade	To convince (someone) not to do something.	36
7534943325	Disorient	To cause to be confused or lost.	37
7534950031	Discredit	(1) To cause (someone or something) to seem dishonest or untrue. (2) To damage the reputation of (someone).	38
7534953013	Dislodge	To force out of a place, especially a place of rest, hiding, or defense.	39
7534956800	Ad hoc	Formed or used for a particular purpose or for immediate needs.	40
7534959300	Ad hominem	Marked by an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the arguments made or the issues raised.	41
7534961539	Alter ego	(1) A trusted friend or personal representative. (2) The opposite side of a personality.	42
7534965887	De facto	Being such in practice or effect, although not formally recognized; actual.	43
7534969899	Quid pro quo	Something given or received for something else.	44
7534972923	Ex post facto	Done, made, or formulated after the fact.	45
7534976269	Modus operandi	A usual way of doing something.	46
7534981508	Modus Vivendi	(1) A practical compromise or arrangement that is acceptable to all concerned. (2) A way of life.	47