AP Language 50 Vocab Flashcards
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| 4949318927 | acerbic | (uh-SAIR-bick) (adjective) Def: the author sounds bitter, sarcastic, or is offering stinging criticism. Ex: How could you? You idiot, do I have to teach you how to walk?!?!?! Synonym and Antonym: Sharp, Kind Acerbic in Spanish is acerbo |  | 0 |
| 4949431932 | satiric | (suh-TEER-rick) (adjective) Def: the author is ridiculing the subject in order to make a point, or teach the readers Ex: That's why you don't cross the street without an adult. Synonym and Antonym: Severe, Mild Satiric in Spanish is satírico |  | 1 |
| 4949499504 | whimsical | (WIM-sick-kull) (adjective) Def: the author sounds playful, mischievous, or intentionally a little weird or fantastical Ex: Hey! Pull my finger. Synonym and Antonym: Funny, Boring Whimsical in Spanish is Caprichoso |  | 2 |
| 4949610076 | didactic | (dye-DACK-tick) (adjective) Def: the author is attempting to educate or instruct the reader Ex: Listen to your mothers. Synonym and Antonym: Academic, (No Antonyms) Didactic in Spanish is didáctico |  | 3 |
| 4957811884 | erudite | (AIR-roo-dite) (adjective) Def: the author sounds learned, polished, scholarly Ex: As I fixed my masters degree I began to work on my doctorates. Synonym and Antonym: Knowledge, Common Erudite in Spanish erudito |  | 4 |
| 4958319730 | forthright | (FORTH-right) (adjective) Def: the author gets straight to the point with no hesitation. Ex: Yes... You got me I'm the one who killed your mother. Synonyms and Antonym: Blunt, Tactful Forthright in Spanish Directo |  | 5 |
| 4958391909 | jovial | (JOE-vee-ull) (adjective) Def: the author sounds light-hearted or happy about his/her subject. Ex: I LOVE PUPPIES THEY ARE A GIFT FROM GOD. Synonym and Antonym: Lighthearted, Mean Jovial in Spanish is Jovial |  | 6 |
| 4958434366 | morose | (muh-ROCE) (adjective) Def: the author sounds depressed, gloomy, and pessimistic Ex: Sadly I woke up forcing me to continue living. Synonym and Antonym: Harsh, Lively Morose in Spanish is malhumorado |  | 7 |
| 4960535026 | reverent | (REV-ur-rint) (adjective) Def: the author sounds very respectful or worshipful towards his/her subject Ex: As I walked I bowed my head to give respect to them. Synonym and Antonym: Appreciative, Rude Reverent in Spanish is reverente |  | 8 |
| 4960574655 | guileless | (GILE-liss) (adjective) Def: the author is trying to be honest or straightforward, though s/he may come off unsophisticated or naïve Ex: Look you're just not getting it, you moron. Synonym and Antonym: Open, Clever Guileless in Spanish is inocente |  | 9 |
| 4960614775 | effusive | (ih-FEW-siv) (adjective) Def: the author is gushing with praise over the subject Ex: You are very beautiful, my god the heavens itself must have been painted by your sole image. Synonym and Antonym: Windy, Silent Effusive in Spanish is Efusivo |  | 10 |
| 4961079809 | accusatory | (uh-KYU-suh-tore-ee) (adjective) Def: the author is charging (someone or some entity) with wrongdoing Ex: That is why it was you! You killed him you know you did it!!! Synonym and Antonym: Accusing, Pardon Accusatory in Spanish is acusatorio |  | 11 |
| 4961117241 | conventional | (kuhn-VEN-shun-null) (adjective) Def: the author is noticeably unoriginal, lacking spontaneity and individuality Ex: I love bats with rats, they are just like cats with hats. Synonym and Antonym: Traditional, Rare Conventional in Spanish is Convencional |  | 12 |
| 4961179028 | lyrical | (LEER-ick-cull) (adjective) Def: the author sounds as though he/she is expressing a poet's inner feelings; the writing is emotional, full of images, and song-like Ex: As I looked upon the sky so bright I wondered if I will ever feel right because everyone says they strive to be alive. Synonym and Antonym: melodic, Off-key Lyrical in Spanish is Lírico |  | 13 |
| 4961222667 | solemn | (SAHL-lum) (adjective) Def: the author sounds deeply earnest, tending towards sad reflection Ex: I slowly gathered myself up after I received those terrible news I guess I past out. Synonym and Antonym: Sedate, Joyful Solemn in Spanish is solemne |  | 14 |
| 4961268481 | patronizing | (PAY-trun-nyze-ing) (adjective) Def: the author is condescending towards the reader's knowledge or opinions Ex: Yeah that is right I got the noble prize for the award winning that saved millions of lives. Synonym and Antonym: Snobbish, Humble Patronizing in Spanish is protector |  | 15 |
| 4962623275 | intimate 5/23/17 | (IN-tim-mit) (adjective) Def: the author sounds very familiar with the reader, as if he or she knows the reader personally Ex: Look upon this stone with those hazel brown eyes. Synonym and Antonym: Cozy, Cool Intimate in Spanish is íntimo |  | 16 |
| 4970652252 | callous | (KAL-us) (adjective) Def: the author sounds very unfeeling, as if disinterested in the feelings of others or the reader. Ex: You better enjoy this book if you did not, I hope you enjoy your trip to hell. Synonym and Antonym: Cold, Caring Callous in Spanish is calloso |  | 17 |
| 4971055295 | objective | (ub-JECK-tiv) (adjective) Def: the author has an unbiased view, as if trying to leave personal opinions aside Ex: As you see with these facts they state that you are both are wrong. Synonym and Antonym: Impersonal, Biased Objective in Spanish is objetivo |  | 18 |
| 4972756795 | quizzical | (KWIZ-ick-kull) (adjective) Def: the author is questioning an odd, amusing or otherwise strange subject Ex: Um, So this is paper? Hmmm I don't even remember the last time I touched paper. Synonym and Antonym: Odd, Certain Quizzical in Spanish is burlón |  | 19 |
| 4973438951 | reflective | (ree-FLECK-tiv) (adjective) Def: the author is thoughtful, or in the process of reflecting while writing Ex: So after I brushed my teeth I realized I should never drink orange juice before or after. Synonym and Antonym: Reasoning, Ignorant Reflective in Spanish is reflexivo |  | 20 |
| 4973471967 | indignant | (in-DIG-nint) (adjective) Def: the author is righteously angry at some perceived insult or injustice Ex: HOW COULD THEY PUT YOU IN THE CORNER JOHNNY!?!? IT WAS NICKS FAULT. Synonym and Antonym: Mad, Calm indignant in Spanish is indignado |  | 21 |
| 4975429805 | scolding | (SKOHL-ding) (adjective, in this case) Def:the author is speaking to an audience that s/he thinks needs a reprimand Ex: You need to seriously stop this isn't as funny as you are making it seem. Synonym and Antonym: Reprimand, Praise Scolding in Spanish is regaño |  | 22 |
| 4975589275 | ribald | (RYE-bald) (adjective) Def:the author is raunchy or obscene Ex: Those are some nice jugs you got there. Synonym and Antonym: Sly, Moral Ribald in Spanish is obsceno |  | 23 |
| 4980477452 | obsequious | (ob-SEE-kwee-us) (adjective) Def: the author is kissing up to either subjects within the writing or to his/her readers Ex: The great Evian oh dear lord his ADT skills have come from Ares himself. Synonym and Antonym: Respectful, Confident obsequious in Spanish is servil |  | 24 |
| 4980528976 | subjective | (sub-JECK-tiv) (adjective) Def: the author is emotional, basing his/her judgments on emotion rather than fact Ex: NO! I won't accept the fact the that my Timmy MY VERY OWN SON! Would start a fight. Synonym and Antonym: Abstract, Real Subjective in Spanish is subjuntivo |  | 25 |
| 4980580544 | abashed | (uh-BASHED) (adjective) Def: the author is somehow ashamed, embarrassed, or apologizing to the readers Ex: Well I'm sorry this short story was too revealing I normally don't do stuff like that. Synonym and Antonym: Fazed, Clear Abashed in Spanish is avergonzado |  | 26 |
| 4981041001 | contemplative | (kun-TEMP-pluh-tiv) (adjective) Def:the author has thoughtful consideration for his subject; synonym to reflective Ex: Well I'd like to thank you for reading this book to be honest it's probably not worth much. Synonym and Antonym: Thoughtful, Shallow Contemplative in Spanish is contemplativo |  | 27 |
| 4981116664 | derisive | (de-RYE-siv) (adjective) Def: the author is ridiculing his/her subject Ex: OOH so you play Pokemon Go? Please tell me how you're more of an expert then me. Synonym and Antonym: Cheeky, Polite Derisive in Spanish is burlón |  | 28 |
| 4981152070 | matter-of-fact 10/21/16 | (Ma-TTE-R - uuh - fuh- Fah- Kuh - T) (adjective) Def: the author describes the subject plainly, with little to no embellishing Ex: Well it's round and um sort of there Synonym and Antonym: Hard boiled, Emotional matter-of-fact in Spanish is flemático |  | 29 |
| 4981212847 | vituperativev | (vit-TOO-per-uh-tiv) (adjective) Def: the author is verbally abusive to his/her subject and/or the readers Ex: Well you moronic people are you ready for the greatest vacation that I went to? Synonym and Antonym: Rude, Loving Vituperative in Spanish is vituperante |  | 30 |
| 4981550666 | sardonic | (sar-DON-ick) (adjective) Def: the author is sarcastic, mocking, and bitter Ex: I bet you totally enjoyed this book on great depression. I bet it made you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside while you eat your food and drink your drinks. Synonym and Antonym: Acerbic, Calm Sardonic in Spanish is sardónico |  | 31 |
| 4981656135 | disingenuous | (dis-in-JEN-yoo-us) (adjective) Def: the author is hiding his/her true purpose, perhaps hypocritically Ex: Well you see I did say I loved dogs but now I really don't it's honestly how I've always felt I swear it. Synonym and Antonym: Foxy, Fair disingenuous in Spanish is falso |  | 32 |
| 4981735296 | fanciful | (FAN-siff-full) (adjective) Def: the author is playful or imaginative, not totally grounded in reality Ex: Well I love the bouncy unicorns that float around that you call clouds. Synonym and Antonym: Absurd, Normal Fanciful in Spanish is imaginario |  | 33 |
| 4983888434 | choleric | (KOLL-er-ick) (adjective) Def:the author is irritated or angry about his subject Ex: Well as you see my colleague here is ignorant he does not understand anything. Synonym and Antonym: Peevish, Nice Choleric in Spanish is colérico |  | 34 |
| 4983931730 | allusive | (uh-LOO-siv) (adjective) Def: the author refers indirectly to another work Ex: Well as they say, life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you're going to get. Synonym and Antonym: Indirect, Direct Allusive in Spanish is alusivo |  | 35 |
| 4984061411 | audacious | (aw-DAY-shus) (adjective) Def: the author is bold, reckless, going farther than expected Ex: They said it couldn't be done but I did it I had jumped over the grand canyon. Synonym and Antonym: Risky, Shy audacious in Spanish is audaz |  | 36 |
| 4986628008 | bantering | (BAN-ter-ing) (here: adjective) Def: the author is teasing or joking playfully Ex: As you probably figured out who the killer is, yes it was the little kid. I'm kidding lol Synonym and Antonym: Taunt, Praise bantering in Spanish is chachareo |  | 37 |
| 4986717713 | frank | (FRAYNK) (adjective) Def: the author is honest, candid, volunteering information rather than making the reader wait Ex: In this biography I will admit I did steal my grandmas last piece of birthday cake. Synonym and Antonym : Blunt, Devious Frank in Spanish is franco |  | 38 |
| 4986767078 | incisive | (in-SY-siv) (adjective) Def: the author's conclusions are piercing, cutting into the subject in a new, sharp way Ex: As stated before the clearest way you can see the moon is if you close one eye exactly at 2747 degree. Synonym and Antonym: Clever, Weak Incisive in Spanish is incisivo |  | 39 |
| 5008886000 | conciliatory | (kun-SILL-ee-uh-tore-ee) (adjective) Def: the author is giving in, trying to appease his audience Ex: Alright you guys have pulled my leg I'll tell you how to pass the ACT with a perfect score. Synonym and Antonym: Civil, Fighting conciliatory in Spanish is conciliador |  | 40 |
| 5009117161 | colloquial | (kuh-LOKE-kwee-ull) (adjective) Def: the author is talking to a specific audience, using particular language that they would understand Ex: To all the young kids out there shama llama ding dong on my broskis. Synonym and Antonym: Chatty, Formal colloquial in Spanish is coloquial |  | 41 |
| 5009212321 | paternalistic | (puh-turn-null-LIST-tick) (adjective) Def: the author is speaking to his or her reader like a father to his children Ex: Now look here, I care about you and don't want you getting in trouble so please make sure you get home before 9. Synonym and Antonym: Condescending, Humble Paternalistic in Spanish is paternalista |  | 42 |
| 5009287458 | laudatory | (LAW-duh-tory) (adjective) Def: the author's work contains or expresses praise Ex: Yes GURl WORK that dress you beautiful ray of sunshine. Synonym and Antonym: Approving, Critical Laudatory in Spanish is laudatorio |  | 43 |
| 5009325292 | clinical | (KLIN-nick-kull) (adjective) Def: the author is dispassionately analytical, unemotionally critical of his subject Ex: Well here you have a person who just sits there... moving on. Synonym and Antonym: Cold, Feeling Clinical in Spanish is clínico |  | 44 |
| 5009353839 | authoritative | (uh-THOR-it-tay-tiv) (adjective) Def the author commands respect, is or refers directly to an expert Ex: Well since I went to Harvard a very well known Ivy league school. Synonym and Antonym: Accurate, False Authoritative in Spanish is autoritario |  | 45 |
| 5009382958 | pretentious | (pree-TEN-shus) (adjective) Def:the author believes himself to be more important than the reader, sounds snobbish or imposing Ex: I'm the very best like no one ever was, I caught them all. Synonym and Antonym: Arty, Modest pretentious in Spanish is pretencioso |  | 46 |
| 5009410677 | cautionary | (KAW-shun-nair-ee) (adjective) Def: the author is warning the reader Ex: Don't walk alone at night down Jackson st Synonym and Antonym: Warning, Allowing Cautionary in Spanish is advertido |  | 47 |
| 5010223505 | hyperbolic | (hy-per-BAHL-ick) (adjective) Def: the author is exaggerating, overstating his or her point Ex: My 10000000000001 year old grandma has finally rode her first unicorn. Synonym and Antonym: Impossible, Real Hyperbolic in Spanish is hiperbólico |  | 48 |
| 5010345051 | pedantic | (ped-DAN-tick) (adjective) Def: the author is overly concerned with detail and showily demonstrating his or her knowledge of the subject Ex: The cube its magnificent, I know more of the cube then of my own hand. Synonym and Antonym: Erudite, Plain Pedantic in Spanish is pedante |  | 49 |