AP Language and Composition Summer Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 laconic | brief and to the point |
| taciturn | habitually reserved and uncommunicative |
| lapidary | a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones |
| pithy | concise and full of meaning |
| succinct | clear and brief; terse |
| terse | brief and to the point |
| garrulous | talking much, especially about unimportant things |
| prattling | chatter or babble meaninglessly |
| glib | artfully persuasive in speech; speaking smoothly |
| prolix | wordy or long-winded |
| maundering | to talk or move in a confused way |
| spat | a brief, petty quarrel |
| bicker | a quarrel about petty points |
| squabble | to quarrel noisily over a small matter |
| dispute | a disagreement or argument about something important |
| resolute | firm in purpose or belief |
| undaunted | resolutely courageous |
| intrepid | bold, fearless, brave |
| audacity | bold courage; insolence,impudence |
| restive | impatient especially under restriction or delay |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage |
| brazen | shameless, bold; of brass |
| temerity | foolish or rash boldness |
| iconoclastic | characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions |
| cheeky | offensively bold |
| miasma | an unwholesome atmosphere |
| automaton | someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way; a robot |
| pomp | ceremonial elegance and splendor |
| egregious | conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible |
| nemesis | someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy |
| inimical | Hostile, unfriendly |
| enmity | the attitude or feelings of an enemy |
| pugilistic | relating to the sport of boxing |
| belligerent | characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight |
| miffed | aroused to impatience or anger; to offend |
| animosity | feeling of strong dislike or hatred |
| antipathy | feeling of intense aversion or dislike |
| malice | active ill will; desire to harm another |
| bellicose | having or showing a ready disposition to fight |
| terrestrial | worldly, mundane; of the earth |
| firmamanet | the sky, viewed poetically as a solid arch or vault |
| ethereal | very light, delicate; heavenly, celestial |
| celestial | of heaven or the spirit; of the sky |
| camaraderie | loyalty and warm, friendly feelings among comrades |
| gregarious | seeking and enjoying the company of others |
| affable | pleasant and friendly |
| congenial | likeminded; suited to one's needs, agreeable |
| simpatico | compatable or congenial |
| veneration | deep respect, revere |
| adulation | servile flattery |
| demonstrative | a pronoun that points out an intended referent, a pronoun that points out an intended referent; demonstrating |
| cohort | a company of companions or supporters; a band of warriors |
| kudos | an expression of approval and commendation |
| banter | be silly or tease one another |
| badinage | playful, teasing talk |
| repartee | a quick, witty reply |
| gingerly | with extreme care or delicacy |
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