AP Lang Chapter 5 and 6 (copy)

anachronism

Something out of place because it is from a different period of time. A person, idea or actionable that belong to a different time in history

anachronism

Shakespeare was famous for surprising readers and audiences with ______, like clock chimes during the days of Julius Caesar, well before the invention of such timepieces.

droll

Amusing in a wry, odd, or funny way. Trolls might be drolll, if they are funny and amusing

droll

Norma’s peers considered her ___, for she was always able to make them laught with her offbeat comments

inundation

A flood of water. Also, an overwhelmingg amount of things to deal with

inundation

The newlyweds returned home to an _______ of family and friends who wanted to see them, but they wanted some time alone

ostentatious

Marked by vulgar display of wealth, talents, possessions or success designed to impress people; showy.

ostentatious

You shouldn’t take the Rolls to the party; it will be seen as ______

tacit

Understood or implied without being stated; not spoken

tacit

Each juror’s ____ assumption must be that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty

ardent

passionate or full of great enthusiasm or eagerness. Emotionally intense and devoted. Hot, or glowing brightly.

ardent

Ryan was an ____ supporter of his school’s lacrosse team; he went to every home and away game each season

cupidity

Greed; extreme desire for money and possessions. Cupid is a symbol of love and cupidity is the love of money and things.

cupidity

Unrealistic ____ of youth, often express by spoiled children should with time be replace by the work ethic of an adult

juggernaut

A force that is relentlessly destructive and that crushes all obstacles in its way.

juggernaut

The Green Bay Packers of the early 1960s were considered a professional football _______

vacillate

To be indecisive, waver between options. To sway from side to side.

vacillate

Wishing not to _____ on the issue, the mayor stood firm on his position not to raise the sales tax

abtruse

Obscure, complex and difficult to comprehend. Refers to something that requires special effort to grasp. Many high school students find parent to be abtruse.

abtruse

After the first few classes, Jack though calculus was an ______ collection of abstract ideas, and at the end of the semester, he realized his initial impressions were correct.

dogmatic

Strong expression or adherence to beliefs or opinions. Related to or expressing religious, political, philosophical, or moral dogma

dogmatic

Students believe some teacher are ________, not willing to change their views or onsider ideas counter to their own.

endemic

Indigenous to a certain place, region, or group, as in Characteristics, species, or disease. Something that describes and is confined to a particular area.

endemic

Pines of that type were ______ to a only specific region, on that was clearly identifiable by what was called the treeline.

impetuous

Tending to act on the spur of the moment, without consideration of consequences. Impulsive, passionate. Characterized by great force and energy

impetuous

Some believe the phrase “______ youth” is redundant, for acting without thinking is one way to define adolescence.

pejorative

Critical or disapproving; disparaging. A word or phrase that defames.

pejorative

It is sometimes difficult to distinguish between a sarcastic and a ______remark, but both can hurt one’s feelings

urb

city (urban: of the city; urbane: sophisticated and citifled)

vert, vers

turn (avert: turn away; convert: turn from one to another)

arch

chief (archbishop: a bishop of the highest rank; architect: designer of building or the chief builder)

bene

good, well (benefactor: one who does good; benevolent: wishing well)

eu

good, well, beautiful (eugolize: speak well of someone; euphemism: pleasant way of saying something unpleasant)

extra

beyond, outside (extraordinary: unusual, exceptional; extracurricular: ouside course of studies)

hyper

above, excessively (hyperbole: overstatement)

pro

for, before, in front of (proponent: supporter; progress: going forward or further)

super

over, above (supernatural: beyond the normal; superintendent: one who watches over)

amalgamate

To combine two or more groups into a whole, or to join to multiple things together to form a unified unit. In techinal terms, to alloy or unite a metal with mercury

amalgamate

Anticipating that the two departments would soon ______, the members held several strategic planning meetings

epicure

Someone with a refined taste for food and drink; a connoisseur. An epicure often needs an epic cure for heartburn and hangovers, even after eating good food and drinking fine wines.

epicure

To an _______, a fast food restaurant is an affront and not worthy of discussion.

mitigate

to make an offense or crime less serious or more excusable. To lessen harshness, severity, violence, impact, or degree.

mitigate

By turning state’s evidence and testifying against the suspected embezzlers, Mark hoped to ______ his own guilt and contributions to the shady business deal.

obviate

To make something unnecessary, avoiding potential difficulty by acting in anticipation prior to a problem’s arising.

obviate

It was hoped that constant review of emergency procedures would ______ any need for evacuation at the nuclear plant

restive

Stubborn and unwilling to accept rules or control; impatient with delay. Having little patience; unwilling to tolerate annoyances.

restive

The ______ players gathered around the coach, eager to get the game underway

aggrandize

to increase the size, scope, power, wealth, status, or influence of someone or something. To make someone or something appear bigger or better, often through exaggerated praise. You can aggradize a guy’s ego to a grand size

aggrandize

The boxer Muhammad Ali was known to _______ his own abilities, just before pulverizing his opponents.

elucidate

To explain, clarify, or provide key information. To throw light on and clarify a subject. Related to the adjective lucid, meaning emtting light, rational, or clear and easily understood.

elucidate

Ed would _____ his feeling, transforming Stephanie into a lucid date

invective

Abusive expression, or language used to denounce, attack, or blame someone. Extremely harsh speech or writing

invective

Angry over being charged with a foul, the basketball team’s best player shouted ______s at the referee, he was immediately ejected from the game

languid

Lacking vigor and energy, Listless, indifferent, sluggish, or slow.

languid

Those who are frequently ______ may be suffering from some malady or disability

paragon

The very best example of something; a peerless model or pattern of perfection. Also, a perfect diamond or large pearl that is perfectly round.

paragon

Michael Jordan seemed a _______ among athletes, combining skill in basketball and competitive fire

antipathy

Anger, hostility, and aversion directed toward a particular person or thing. The object of someone’s anger, hostility, or disgust.

antipathy

His ______ toward animals originated from an attack he experience as a youth.

convoluted

To complex or intricate to understand easily. Complicated, with many twists or folds. Literally, folded into a coil or spiral. Most often used to express an extreme state of complication, intricacy, or interdependency.

convoluted

Relationships can be _______ and difficult, but the are ultimately worth the effort.

garrulous

Excessively talkative, using many, many, many too many words.

garrulous

Drunks are often described as ______.

indolent

Lazy, lethargic, now showing interest in making an effort, as a way of life. Inactive an unlikely to exert oneself. Also used to describe a disease or condition that is slow to develop or heal yet causes no pain. “Indolent adolescent seems a little redundant”.

indolent

______ youths don’t participate in athletics or in anything else

pithy

Brief yet forceful and to the point, often with a touch of wit.

pithy

The ____ speech of the captain served to inspire the entire team to victory.

ultra

excessively (ultraconservative: overly conservative)

an, a

without (anarchy: without government)

anti

against, opposite (antidote: remedy for poison; antipathy: dislike, aversion)

contra

against (contradict: disagree; controversy: dispute, argument)

de

down, away from (debase: lower in value; decant: pour off)

dis, di, dif

not, apart (discord: lack of harmony; diverge: go in different direction)

ex, e, ef

out, off, from (exhale: breathe out; eject: throw out)

in, ig, il, im, ir

not (incorrect: wrong; illegal: against the law; immature: not fully grown)

mal, male

bad, badly (malediction: curse; malefactor: evil-doer)