ap lang vocab set #7

acrimonious (adj)

angry and bitter (typically used to describe a speech or debate)

egregious (adj)

outstandingly bad; shocking

nonplussed (adj)

(of a person) confused and surprised so much that they are unsure how to react

zealous (adj)

1. showing or having great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective

2. marked by fervent partisanship (support to the extent of being biased) for a person, a cause, or an ideal

histrionic (adj)

overly dramatic or melodramatic, as in behavior designed to attract attention

irascible (adj)

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

strident (adj)

1. loud and harsh; grating

2. presenting a point of view of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way

sagacity (n)

foresight, discernment, or keen perception; ability to make good judgement; wisdom

exacting (adj)

1. rigid or severe in demands of requirements

2. requiring close application or attention

obtuse (adj)

not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; insensitive or unobservant