AP Test Prep Flashcards

1
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Cajoling

A

To persuade gently

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2
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Duplicitous

A

Used to describe a known cheater

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3
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Entreaty

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A plea

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4
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Funereal

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An atmosphere lacking joy

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5
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Ignoble

A

low social or economical rank

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6
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Jocular

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Mature, intelligent humor

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7
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Misanthrope

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A deep distrust for human beings

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8
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Morose

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Caused by a sad atmosphere

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9
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Reproof

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Public Disapproval

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10
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Rueful

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Full or sympathy and mourn

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11
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Vindicitive

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Seeking revenge & wanting to cause pain

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12
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Abstruse

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Difficult for dumbies to understand

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13
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Colloquial

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Suitable for casual conversation, not formal

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14
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Didactic

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Preaching moral values

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15
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Euphemistic

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Using pleasant words to discuss offensive subjects

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16
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Esoteric

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Difficult for ordinary peoples to understand

17
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Homespun

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Writing informally

18
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Insipid

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Bland & uninteresting

19
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Pedantic

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Very showy, scholarly writing

20
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Provincial

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Old-fashioned writing

21
Q

Trite

A

Used so often, it’s almost dull

22
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Ardor

A

Extreme feeling

23
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Assuage

A

Make bearable

24
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Capricious

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Constantly changing frequently

25
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Constantcy

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A state without change

26
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Dissipation

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Corruption, reaching the lowest point possible

27
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Explicated

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To make plain & understandable

28
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Fastidious

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Extremely detailed

29
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Pernicious

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Highly destructive

30
Q

Repose

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resting after a lot of strain, peacefully