AP LANG VOCAB 3

Question 1

Coercion

Answer 1

Definition: The act of forcing someone to do something through threats or pressure.
Sentence: The bully used coercion to make the younger kids give him their lunch money.

Question 2

Commemorate

Answer 2

Definition: To honor or remember an important event or person.
Sentence: Every year, we commemorate Veterans Day to honor those who served in the military.

Question 3

Compile

Answer 3

Definition: To gather information or items into a list or collection.
Sentence: She compiled a playlist of her favorite songs for the road trip.

Question 4

Complacency

Answer 4

Definition: A feeling of satisfaction that prevents someone from trying harder.
Sentence: His complacency about his grades led him to stop studying, and his performance dropped.

Question 5

Composure

Answer 5

Definition: The ability to stay calm and in control of emotions.
Sentence: Despite the pressure, she maintained her composure and finished the speech.

Question 6

Comprehensive

Answer 6

Definition: Complete and covering all necessary parts.
Sentence: The teacher gave us a comprehensive review before the exam.

Question 7

Concede

Answer 7

Definition: To admit something is true or correct, often unwillingly.
Sentence: He finally conceded that his sister was right about the directions.

Question 8

Conciliatory

Answer 8

Definition: Intended to make peace or reduce conflict.
Sentence: His conciliatory words helped calm the argument between his friends.

Question 9

Concise

Answer 9

Definition: Using few words to express something clearly.
Sentence: The teacher asked for a concise summary of the chapter.

Question 10

Concur

Answer 10

Definition: To agree with someone’s opinion or decision.
Sentence: I concur with your idea to start the project early.

Question 11

Condone

Answer 11

Definition: To accept or allow behavior that is wrong.
Sentence: The school does not condone cheating under any circumstances.

Question 12

Conflagration

Answer 12

Definition: A large, destructive fire.
Sentence: The conflagration destroyed several buildings before firefighters could contain it.

Question 13

Confound

Answer 13

Definition: To confuse or surprise someone.
Sentence: The magician’s tricks confounded the audience.

Question 14

Consensus

Answer 14

Definition: A general agreement among a group of people.
Sentence: After hours of discussion, the committee reached a consensus on the budget plan.

Question 15

Constraint

Answer 15

Definition: A limitation or restriction.
Sentence: The time constraint made it difficult to finish the test.

Question 16

Contend

Answer 16

Definition: To argue or compete for something.
Sentence: She contends that stricter rules will improve behavior at school.

Question 17

Contentious

Answer 17

Definition: Causing or likely to cause arguments.
Sentence: Politics is often a contentious topic at family gatherings.

Question 18

Contract (V)

Answer 18

Definition: To make an agreement or become smaller.
Sentence: The two companies contracted to work together on the project.

Question 19

Conviction

Answer 19

Definition: A strong belief or the state of being found guilty in court.
Sentence: Her conviction that education is essential motivated her to become a teacher.

Question 20

Cordial

Answer 20

Definition: Warm and friendly.
Sentence: The new neighbors were very cordial and invited us over for dinner.

Question 21

Corroborate

Answer 21

Definition: To confirm or support with evidence.
Sentence: The witness’s testimony corroborated the suspect’s alibi.

Question 22

Credulity

Answer 22

Definition: A tendency to believe things too easily.
Sentence: His credulity made him an easy target for scammers.

Question 23

Criterion

Answer 23

Definition: A standard used to judge or decide something.
Sentence: One important criterion for the scholarship is academic performance.

Question 24

Cryptic

Answer 24

Definition: Having a hidden or mysterious meaning.
Sentence: The message was written in a cryptic code that no one could understand.

Question 25

Cursor

Answer 25

Definition: A movable indicator on a computer screen.
Sentence: Move the cursor to the top of the page to click the link.

Question 26

Curtail

Answer 26

Definition: To reduce or limit something.
Sentence: The school had to curtail spending due to budget cuts.

Question 27

Decorum

Answer 27

Definition: Proper and polite behavior.
Sentence: Students are expected to behave with decorum during the assembly.

Question 28

Deference

Answer 28

Definition: Respect and consideration for others’ opinions or wishes.
Sentence: Out of deference to the elderly man, she offered him her seat on the bus.