AP LANGUAGE VOCAB Flashcards
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11490956146 | Oxymoron | an apparent contradiction of terms | 0 | |
11490956147 | Pacing | the relative speed or slowness with which a story is told or an idea is presented | 1 | |
11490956148 | panegyric | statement of high praise | 2 | |
11490956149 | paradigm | example or model | 3 | |
11490956150 | Paradox | a statement that seems contradictory but is actually true | 4 | |
11490956151 | paramount | of chief concern or importance | 5 | |
11490956152 | Parody | artistic work that imitates the style of another work for comic effect | 6 | |
11490956153 | patronizing | treating in a condescending manner | 7 | |
11490956154 | pejorative | describing words or phrases that belittle or speak negatively of someone | 8 | |
11490956155 | penitent | expressing remorse | 9 |