AP Lang Vocab 4

  • Inferred: To conclude or deduce information from evidence rather than from explicit statements.

  • Diverse: Showing a great deal of variety; very different from one another.

  • Articulate: Able to express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing.

  • Apprehensive: Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

  • Benevolent: Well-meaning and kindly; showing goodwill.

  • Virulent: Extremely severe or harmful in its effects; hostile or vicious in spirit.

  • Pious: Devoutly religious; sincere and earnest in devotions.

  • Skeptical: Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

  • Provincial: Relating to the regions outside the capital city of a country, often regarded as narrow-minded or unsophisticated.

  • Resignation: The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; a formal statement of leaving a position or office.

  • Illuminate: To light up or make something clear, often used metaphorically to refer to understanding.

  • Resolution: A firm decision to do or not to do something; the action of solving a problem or dispute.

  • Servile: Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others; submissive.

  • Diligent: Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

  • Refute: To prove that something is false or wrong; to deny the accuracy or truth of.

  • Anarchy: A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority; a situation of lawlessness.

  • Miser: A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible; someone who is stingy.

  • Discord: Disagreement or conflict between people; lack of harmony.

  • Monotonous: Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

  • Trivial: Of little value or importance; insignificant.

Definitions: A definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a term or a concept. It serves to clarify the specific meaning of a word or phrase, providing context for its use in communication. Definitions can take various forms, including those that are formal, informal, descriptive, or prescriptive. They play a crucial role in language, education, and various fields of study by ensuring that everyone has a common understanding of the terms used.

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