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