AP Lang Multiple Choice Test #5

haphazard

(adj.) by chance; not planned; lacking order

definitive

(adj.) conclusive, final, representing the limit of what can be done

naive

(adj.) innocent, unsophisticated, showing lack of worldly knowledge and experience

arbitrary

(adj.) unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness

attribute

(n.) a quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something; (v.) to assign to, credit with; to regard as caused by or resulting from

equanimity

(n.) calmness, composure, refusal to panic

anthology

A collection of various writings, such as songs, stories, or poems

idiom

A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.

series

A list of sequential numbers, dates, times, or text.

to question

A statement that requires an answer.

hypotheses

A testable prediction, often implied by a theory

reasonableness

An answer that is based on good number sense.

origins

Beginnings

defiant

Boldly resistant or challenging

to contexualize

Consider the contexts in which they are situated; cultural, social, political, and economical.

literal

Exactly true, rather than figurative or metaphorical

civic

Having to do with the business of a town or community

inarticulate

Incomprehensible; unable to speak with clarity

ellipses

Indicated by a series of three periods; shows that words have been omitted

to hint

Information given to help someone to answer a question; a clue.

embittered

Made bitter or resentful

alliteration

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

earnest

Serious and sincere

ostracized

Shunned; excluded; left out

active voice

The subject of the sentence performs the action

passive voice

The subject of the sentence receives the action

endeavor

To attempt earnestly

to dramatize

To relate or represent in a dramatic or theatrical manner.

maliciousness

Total absence of any good

refutation

a denial of the validity of an opposing argument

falsehood

a false statement; a lie

self-glorifying

a feeling or expression of one's own superiority

mannerisms

a gesture or way of speaking which is a characteristic of a person.

limitations

a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction.

propensity

a natural inclination or tendency

heuristic

a rule-of-thumb problem-solving strategy

wistfulness

a sadly pensive longing

ambition

a strong drive for success

coping strategy

a way of dealing with an uncomfortable or unbearable feeling or situation

to parody

a work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner

agility

ability to move quickly and easily

authoritative

able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable

articulate

able to speak clearly and expressively

categorical

absolute; without exception

resignation

acceptance of fate

matter-of-fact

accepting of conditions; not fanciful or emotional

outrage

act of extreme violence or viciousness; resentful anger; V: commit an outrage on; produce anger in; ADJ. outrageous: offensive

impulsive

acting without thought

self-contradictory

always false

astounded

amazed

diverting

amusing, entertaining

intuition

an effortless, immediate, automatic feeling or thought, as contrasted with explicit, conscious reasoning

indignation

anger as a result of something unjust

interchanges

another name for off ramps or on ramps onto interstate?

facility

aptitude, ease in doing something

confrontational

argumentative

controversial

arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement

mediocre

average

subjective

based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

assertiveness

behavior intended to express dominance or confidence

philosophical

calm and wise; reasonable

serenely

calmly, peacefully

cherished

cared for; firmly-held

critically

carefully

guarded

cautious

wary

cautious

modification

change

conscientious

characterized by extreme care and great effort

rivalry

competition

broad

comprehensive; far-reaching

decisive

conclusive; beyond doubt; showing determination

ramifications

consequences

dominated

controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

to express

convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.

somber

dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit

vicious

deliberately cruel or violent

bleak

depressing, discouraging, harsh, cold, barren, raw

melancholy

depression of spirits

obscure

difficult to see, vague

perplexing

difficult to understand

tactful

diplomatic, polite

to discourage

dishearten

devious

dishonest or deceptive; tricky

to discredit

dishonor, disgrace

skeptical

doubtful

clinical

efficient and unemotional; coldly detached

zeal

enthusiasm

antihetical

exactly opposite

hyperbolic

exaggerated

hyperbole

exaggeration

introspection

examination of one's own thoughts and feelings

congratulatory

expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune

reasonable

fair and sensible

apprehensive

fearful or anxious, especially about the future

sentiments

feelings

critical

finding fault

eloquence

fluent or persuasive speaking or writing

magnanimity

generosity

authentic

genuine

innocuous

harmless

severity

harshness

self-important

has an exaggerated sense of importance

morose

having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable

resigned

having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about

familial

having to do with the family

vice

immoral or wicked behavior

chaotic

in utter disorder

mounting

increasing

instincts

innate tendencies that determine behavior

hypocritical

insincere

intuitive

instinctive, untaught

interjects

interrupts

daunting

intimidating

envious

jealous

rationalize

justify; give reason for

inefficacy

lack of power to produce a desired effect

recollections

memories

psychological

mental; directed toward the will or mind

deceptively

misleadingly

unpretentious

modest; not showy

subtle

not obvious

skepticism

nothing can ever be known for certain.

communal

pertaining to a group or community

prepossessing

pleasing, tending to create a favorable impression

neutrality

policy of supporting neither side in a war

implications

possible results or effects of an action or a decision

pragmatic

practical

pragmatism

practicality

inscrutability

quality of being difficult to comprehend

testimony

quotations or paraphrases used to support a point

genuine

real

acknowledgement

recognition for a notable deed

inherently

related to part of something's inmost nature

theoretical

restricted to ideas; abstract or unproven

vengence

revenge

contemptuous

scornful

ephemeral

short-lived

sentimental

showing or causing a lot of emotion

paradoxical

something that appears false or contradictory but is actually correct

apologetic

sorry; showing regret

expertise

specialized skill or technical knowledge; know-how; expertness

sumptuous

splendid and expensive-looking

idiomatically

spoken or written in the local or everyday style of a particular people

digression

straying from main point

pronounced

strongly marked; clearly indicated

case study

study of one individual in great detail

metaphorically

symbolically; figuratively

circumlocution

talking in circles

to balace

the ability to maintain body equlibrium while oing diffrent movements

elite

the choice members or best of a group

to stress

the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands

attain

to achieve

to invite

to ask someone in

to query

to ask, inquire

to disparage

to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue

to offer

to bring forth ideas; to propose or present

to shift

to change

to convey

to communicate

to problematize

to consider or treat as a problem

negotiating

to deal or bargain with another or others

accentuate

to emphasize

to counsel

to give advice

harbors

to give shelter

flourished

to grow well, successful

to affect

to influence

to minimize

to make as small as possible

to mock

to make fun of

to reveal

to make known

to trivialize

to make seem unimportant, to present as trivial

to allow

to permit

to refute

to prove incorrect

to chastise

to punish severely

to heighten

to raise

necessitates

to require or compel

to contradict

to speak against; to say the opposite

exploit

to take advantage of

to personify

to think of or represent as having human qualities; to typify

to undermine

to weaken

objective

unbiased; not subjective

reluctant

unwilling

conventional

usual

transgressions

violations of laws or rules

curious

wanting to know more about things

prosperity

wealth, success