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AP language and Composition Vocabulary Flashcards

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7549752929Didactic (Adjective)Written or presented in a format designed to be educational or instructional, (Preachy)0
7549762161Pious (Adjective)Devoutly religious1
7549773165Fervent (Adjective)Having or displaying a passionate intensity2
7549785714Invective (Noun)Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language3
7549790896Pedantic (Adjective)A word to describe a person who is overly concerned with minor details. Can also refer to someone who displays academic learning4
7549814306Ambiguity (Noun)The quality of being open to more than one interpretation5
7549830358Terse (Adjective)Sparing in the use of words; to the point6
7550268395Compunction (Noun)A feeling of guilt or moral doubt that prevents or follows a bad doing.7
7550280401Effusive (Adjective)expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.8
7550289814Blatant (Adjective)Completely obvious or offensively noticeable9
7550298047Tirade (Noun)a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation10
7550308672Disparate (Adjective)fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind, often in a dramatic sense11
7580240840Strident (Adjective)a word used to describe a loud and forceful sound12
7580246399Parlance (Noun)A way or manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language; Speech, especially in formal discussion or debate.13
7580279481Inexorable (Adjective)impossible to stop or prevent or impossible to persuade by request or entreaty14
7729620992Catharsis (Noun)The cleansing of emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, especially thought types of art15
7729642635Beguile (Verb)to charm or enchant, sometimes in a deceptive way; help time pass pleasantly16
7729662660Extemporaneous (Adjective)Spoken, or done without preparation17
7930865200equanimity (Noun)mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain18
7930867653equivocal (Adjective)open to more than one interpretation, uncertain or questionable in nature19
7930870956innocuous (Adjective)not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt20
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