AP Language Vocab Set 13 Flashcards

6147647948	Speculate	(v) form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence syn- guess, theorize ant-ignore, forget	0
6148484309	Exploit	(n) a bold or daring feat syn- achievement, accomplishment ant- failure, loss	1
6148510294	Advocate	(v or n) publicly recommend or support; a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy syn-back, justify ant- defender, enemy	2
6156700403	Inference	(n) a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning syn- assumption, reasoning ant-fact, proof	3
6156707722	Distinction	(n) a difference or contrast between similar things or people syn- contrast, division ant- accord, unity	4
6156719250	Recount	(v) tell someone about something; give an account of an event or experience syn- depict, describe ant- conceal, confuse	5
6156724388	Censure	(v) express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement; the expression of formal disapproval syn- scold, rebuke ant- flatter, praise	6
6158873819	Obscure	(v) keep from being seen; conceal; (adj) not discovered or known about uncertain syn- blind, blur ant- clear, clearify	7
6158873820	Application	(n) a formal request to an authority for something syn- appeal, claim ant- reply, reaction	8
6158878787	Material	(adj) important; essential; syn- meaningful, considerable ant- meaningless, minor	9