AP Lang Summer Vocab Flashcards


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ambivalous

contradictory feelings towards something

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contemptious

feeling hate or dissaproval

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didactic

instructional, teaching, moral

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fanciful

overimaginative, unrealistic

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frivolous

having no serious purpose, carefree

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indignant

hatred towards something unjust or unworthy

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irreverent

having a lack of respect for the way something is done, maybe something that others do respect

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pessimistic

expecting the worst or seeing the worst side of things

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poignant

something especially moving

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acerbic

harsh or bitter

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ambigous

having more than one possible interpretation of something; hard to understand

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apathetic

showing no interest or concern

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belligerent

showing anger; ready to fight

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bemused

slightly confused

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benevolent

well-meaning and kind

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brusque

often signifies rudeness: blunt, offhand

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choleric

bad tempered, irritable

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cynical

concerned only with one's own interest

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colloquial

used in a friendly conversation; informal

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derisive

ridicule or scorn

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effusive

expressing feelings of gratitude or approval in a heartfelt manner

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facetious

treating something serious with inappropriate humor

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fervent

displaying passionate intensity

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flippant

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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haughty

an attitude of superiority; blatant pride

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holier-than-thou

attitude of superiority

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inflammatory

intended to arouse angry feelings

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insolent

disrespectful or rude

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introspective

examining one's own thoughts and feelings

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jovial

good-humored cheerfulness

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lethargic

tired, sluggish

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lofty

noble, high

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ludicrous

amusing through obvious absurdity

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pedantic

too much attention to small details

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reticent

inclined to be silent or uncommunicative

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reverent

showing deep respect

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sardonic

mocking, cynical

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stately

majestic, dignified