AP Ready Vocab 21-40

Question 1

moderation

Answer 1

the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behavior or political opinions.

Question 2

sentiments

Answer 2

a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.

Question 3

preferment

Answer 3

promotion or appointment to a position or office.

Question 4

ridicule

Answer 4

the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.

Question 5

venerable

Answer 5

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Question 6

dispositions

Answer 6

an inclination or tendency.

Question 7

parliamentary

Answer 7

relating to, enacted by, or suitable for a parliament.

Question 8

exertions

Answer 8

the application of a force, influence, or quality.

Question 9

vex

Answer 9

make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

Question 10

obtruding

Answer 10

become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

Question 11

solitude

Answer 11

the state or situation of being alone.

Question 12

alliance

Answer 12

the state of being joined or associated.

Question 13

casuistry

Answer 13

the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry.

Question 14

logos

Answer 14

the principle of reason and judgment,

Question 15

claim

Answer 15

state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Question 16

enthrallment

Answer 16

the state of being fascinated.

Question 17

shame

Answer 17

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.

Question 18

wry

Answer 18

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.

Question 19

asyndeton

Answer 19

the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.

Question 20

protrude

Answer 20

extend beyond or above a surface.