AP Lang UN 1

ab-

away, from (Example: abdicate)

-ability

the quality of being (Example: ability)

-ade

a group, collection, or action (Example: blockade)

-algia

pain (Example: neuralgia)

ambi-

both, around (Example: ambidextrous)

anti-

against, opposite of (Example: antiwar)

arch-

chief, principal (Example: architect)

-ard

one who has a strong tendency toward (Example: drunkard)

astro-

related to stars or astronomy (Example: astronaut)

-athon

a sustained, prolonged activity (Example: marathon)

Acuity (noun)

Sharpness or keenness of perception, understanding, or vision.
Synonym: Discernment
Antonym: Dullness

Adept (adjective)

Highly skilled or proficient at something.
Synonym: Proficient
Antonym: Incompetent

Admonish (verb

To warn or reprimand firmly.
Synonym: Rebuke
Antonym: Commend

Ambiguous (adjective

pen to more than one interpretation; unclear or uncertain in meaning.
Synonym: Equivocal
Antonym: Unambiguous

Apocalyptic (adjective

Relating to or prophesying the end of the world and the events accompanying it.
Synonym: Cataclysmic
Antonym: Optimistic

Apocryphal (adjective

Of questionable or doubtful authenticity.
Synonym: Spurious
Antonym: Genuine

Appellation (noun)

A name or title.
Synonym: Designation
Antonym: Anonymity

Archetype (noun)

A perfect or typical example of a class or group.
Synonym: Prototype
Antonym: Aberration

Ascertain (verb

To discover with certainty; to make sure of.
Synonym: Verify
Antonym: Doubt

Assiduous (adjective

Constant in application or attention; diligent.
Synonym: Industrious
Antonym: Lackadaisical

Baize (noun

A coarse woolen fabric with a nap, used for table covers, curtains, etc.
Synonym: Felt
Antonym: Silk

Base (adjective

Low in rank, condition, or quality; morally low or mean. or Morally low or mean.
Synonym: Ignoble
Antonym: Noble

Bastion (noun

A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the main walls, to allow defensive fire in several directions.
Synonym: Bulwark
Antonym: Vulnerability

Berate (verb

To scold or rebuke severely.
Synonym: Castigate
Antonym: Praise

Bourgeoisie (noun

The middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Synonym: Patriciate
Antonym: Proletariat

Calumny (noun)

: The making of false and malicious statements in order to damage someone's reputation.
Synonym: Slander
Antonym: Praise

Cant (noun)

Hypocritical or sanctimonious language, often used by those in a particular profession or of a particular persuasion.
Synonym: Jargon
Antonym: Sincerity

Censure (verb

To express severe disapproval of (someone or something). or To criticize or condemn formally
Synonym: Condemn
Antonym: Commend

Choleric (adjective

Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
Synonym: Irascible
Antonym: Equable

Coarse (adjective

Rough or ill-refined in quality; lacking subtlety or delicacy.
Synonym: Crude
Antonym: Refined

Confute (verb

To prove (a person or assertion) to be wrong; to refute.
Synonym: Rebut
Antonym: Validate

Connoisseur (noun)

An expert judge in matters of taste.
Synonym: Aficionado
Antonym: Novice

Corporeal (adjective

Of or relating to a physical, bodily existence. Material or tangible in nature
Synonym: Tangible
Antonym: Ethereal

Decry (verb

To express strong public disapproval of. To denounce or condemn publicly
Synonym: Denounce
Antonym: Praise

Defer (verb

To postpone or delay (an action or event).To submit to the judgment or opinion of another
Synonym: Delay
Antonym: Hasten