AP English Language and Composition Vocabulary - Set 2

Connotation

an idea that is invoked apart from literal meaning of word; the associations of a word

Exigence

and urgent need; the motive for a piece

Ambivalent

having contradictory feelings about something; uncertainty

Terse

use of few words; abrupt

Paradox

a seemingly contradictory statement that could be proven true

Idiosyncratic

unusual or peculiar; quirky

Generalization

a vague illustration; applying examples as a uniform conclusion

Juxtaposition (Juxtapose)

two things being close to one another with contrasted meanings

Warrant (verb & noun)

verb: to justify
noun: a justification for intervention (usually a document for authorities)

Polemical

a strongly controversial speech; contrasted from moderation

Enigmatic

difficult to understand; confusing and mysterious

Metonymy

using attributes of something to express its meaning (the crown = the king/queen)

Irony

using opposing language to express something; unexpected and often funny

Subjectivism (Subjectivity)

influenced by personal values; individuality in opinion

Equivocal

open to more than one interpretation