AP Lang Vocab Lists 1 + 2

For the quiz

Avid

Having a strong enthusiasm or keen interest in something.

Sullen

Gloomy, moody, or sulky, often due to resentment or unhappiness.

Utopia

An imagined perfect society where everything is ideal and free from problems.

Intermittent

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Impostor

A person who pretends to be someone else to deceive others.

Aesthetic

Concerned with beauty or artistic expression; pleasing in appearance.

Viable

Capable of working successfully or sustaining itself.

Haughty

Arrogantly superior and disdainful toward others.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.

Fraudulent

Intended to deceive or trick, often for personal gain.

Dichotomy

A division into two opposing or contrasting parts.

Ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or vague.

Apathy / Apathetic

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Eloquent

Fluent, persuasive, or expressive in speaking or writing.

Systemic

Relating to an entire system rather than just one part; widespread or deeply embedded.

Verbatim

Word for word

Tenuous

weak or slight; lacking a strong foundation.

Pernicious

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Avarice

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Bombastic

high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.

Cacophony

a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Disseminate

to spread or disperse information widely.

Erudite

having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Flippant

not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Garrulous

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Insipid

lacking flavor, interest, or vigor.

Ostentatious

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress.

Quagmire

a difficult or precarious situation.

Trepidation

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.