AP Test Prep

Question 1

Cajoling

Answer 1

To persuade gently

Question 2

Duplicitous

Answer 2

Used to describe a known cheater

Question 3

Entreaty

Answer 3

A plea

Question 4

Funereal

Answer 4

An atmosphere lacking joy

Question 5

Ignoble

Answer 5

low social or economical rank

Question 6

Jocular

Answer 6

Mature, intelligent humor

Question 7

Misanthrope

Answer 7

A deep distrust for human beings

Question 8

Morose

Answer 8

Caused by a sad atmosphere

Question 9

Reproof

Answer 9

Public Disapproval

Question 10

Rueful

Answer 10

Full or sympathy and mourn

Question 11

Vindicitive

Answer 11

Seeking revenge & wanting to cause pain

Question 12

Abstruse

Answer 12

Difficult for dumbies to understand

Question 13

Colloquial

Answer 13

Suitable for casual conversation, not formal

Question 14

Didactic

Answer 14

Preaching moral values

Question 15

Euphemistic

Answer 15

Using pleasant words to discuss offensive subjects

Question 16

Esoteric

Answer 16

Difficult for ordinary peoples to understand

Question 17

Homespun

Answer 17

Writing informally

Question 18

Insipid

Answer 18

Bland & uninteresting

Question 19

Pedantic

Answer 19

Very showy, scholarly writing

Question 20

Provincial

Answer 20

Old-fashioned writing

Question 21

Trite

Answer 21

Used so often, it’s almost dull

Question 22

Ardor

Answer 22

Extreme feeling

Question 23

Assuage

Answer 23

Make bearable

Question 24

Capricious

Answer 24

Constantly changing frequently

Question 25

Constantcy

Answer 25

A state without change

Question 26

Dissipation

Answer 26

Corruption, reaching the lowest point possible

Question 27

Explicated

Answer 27

To make plain & understandable

Question 28

Fastidious

Answer 28

Extremely detailed

Question 29

Pernicious

Answer 29

Highly destructive

Question 30

Repose

Answer 30

resting after a lot of strain, peacefully