AP Lang Vocab List 4 PDF
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This is a vocabulary list with definitions, synonyms, and antonyms for high school students preparing for the AP Language and Composition exam. It covers words used in various contexts and includes clear explanations along with examples.
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1 AP Lang Vocab List 4 Part 1: Fill in the synonym and antonym column with at least one example. WORD POS DEFINITION SYNONYM ANTONYM 1. Aberration noun Different from the norm deviation Normality...
1 AP Lang Vocab List 4 Part 1: Fill in the synonym and antonym column with at least one example. WORD POS DEFINITION SYNONYM ANTONYM 1. Aberration noun Different from the norm deviation Normality 2. Abject adj (Of something bad) experienced or Miserable Proud present to the maximum degree 3. Abjure verb Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, Retract Accept or claim) 4. Abnegation noun The act of renouncing or rejecting Self-denial acceptance something 5. Abrogate verb - Repeal or do away with (a law, Revoke Institute right, or formal agreement) - Evade (responsibility or duty) 6. Abscond verb Leave hurriedly and secretly, Flee Stay typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft 7. Abstruse adj Difficult to understand Obscure Clear 8. Accede (to) verb - Agree to a demand, request, Consent Refuse or treaty - Assume an office or position; become a member of an organization 9. Accost verb Approach and address (someone) Confront Ignore boldly or aggressively 10.Accretion noun The process of growth or increase, Accumulation Reduction typically by the gradual collection of layers or matter 11. Acumen noun The ability to make good judgments Insight Ignorance and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain 12.Adamant adj Refusing to be persuaded or to Stubborn Flexible change one's mind 13. Admonish verb - Warn or reprimand someone firmly Caution commend - Advise or urge (someone) earnestly 2 14. Adumbrate verb - Report or represent in outline Foreshadow Unorganized - Indicate faintly - Foreshadow or symbolize - Overshadow 15. Adverse adj Preventing success or development; Unfavorable Beneficial harmful 16.Advocate noun A person who publicly supports or Endorse Against recommends a particular cause or policy verb Publicly recommend or support 17. Affluent adj (Especially of a group or area) Rich Poor having a great deal of money 18. Aggrandize adj - Increase the power, status, or Enhance Belittle wealth of - Enhance the reputation of (someone) beyond what is justified by the facts 19. Alacrity verb Brisk and cheerful readiness Eagerness Hesitation 20.Alias adv - Used to indicate that a named Nickname Identity or person is also known as more noun familiar under another specified name - Indicating another term or synonym - A false or assumed identity
