AP English Language and Composition Vocab #5

Predilection Predilection Predilection Predilection Predilection

A preference or special liking of someone or something

Paradox Paradox Paradox Paradox Paradox

A statement appearing to be false, but reveals a deeper truth

Acquiesce Acquiesce Acquiesce Acquiesce Acquiesce

Accepting something reluctantly but without protesting

Chagrin Chagrin Chagrin Chagrin Chagrin

Distress or embarrassment from failing

Intransigence Intransigence Intransigence Intransigence Intransigence

Refusal to change one's views on something

Consonance Consonance Consonance Consonance Consonance

Repetition of the same or similar consonant sound in words

Assonance Assonance Assonance Assonance Assonance

Repetition of the same or similar vowel sound in words

Incongruous Incongruous Incongruous Incongruous Incongruous

Something that is out of place

Incontrovertible Incontrovertible Incontrovertible Incontrovertible Incontrovertible

Unable to be denied

Equivocate Equivocate Equivocate Equivocate Equivocate

Using ambiguous language to shadow the truth