AP Lit: Word Smart Quiz 16

Pages 154-162 in the Word Smart book. Revisit this set throughout the year to prepare yourself for the exam in May.

Impromptu (adj.)

done without preparation, on the spur of the moment

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When Dimitri’s mother-in-law dropped in without warning, he prepared her an _________ meal of the foods he had on hand—coffee and tomato sauce.

Impunity (n.)

freedom from punishment or harm

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Babies can mash food into their hair with ________; no one gets angry at them because babies aren’t expected to be polite.

Inadvertent (adj.)

unintentional; heedless; not planned

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Paula’s snub of Lauren was entirely ___________; she hadn’t meant to turn up her nose and treat Lauren as though she were a piece of furniture.

Incendiary (adj.)

used for setting property on fire; tending to arouse passion or anger; inflammatory

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Although the inspector from the arson squad found a scorched __________ device in the gutted basement of the burned-down house, the neighbors insisted that the fire was accidental.

The lyrics of the heavy-metal star’s songs are so __________ that his fans routinely trash the auditorium during his performances.

Inculcate (v.)

to instill or implant by repeated suggestions or admonitions

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It took ten years, but at last we’ve managed to _________ in our daughter the habit of shaking hands.

Infringe (v.)

to violate; to encroach or trespass

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The court ruled that the ugly color of Zeke’s neighbor’s house did not ________ on any of Zeke’s legal rights as a property owner.

Ingratiate (v.)

to work to make yourself liked

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Putting tacks on people’s chairs isn’t exactly the best way to __________ yourself with them.

Inimitable (adj.)

impossible to imitate; incomparable; matchless; the best

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Dressed in a lampshade and a few pieces of tinsel, Frances managed to carry off the evening in her usual __________ style.

Innuendo (n.)

an insinuation; a sly hint

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I resent your ________ that I’m not capable of finishing what I start.

Insouciant (adj.)

nonchalant; lighthearted; carefree

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Sebastian delighted in observing the __________ play of children, but he didn’t want any children of his own.