The Unofficial AP English Language and Composition Vocabulary Guide Week 12
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 abstract | 1. a summary of research or scientific text, one paragraph in length, concisely stating the entire project; it is used to allow a reader to understand a written project at a glance [noun] (ab-stract) |
| abstract | 2. an immaterial idea (intangible)[noun] |
| abstract | 3. to take out [verb] |
| abstract | 4. theoretical (conceptual)[adjective] |
| abstract | 5. hard to understand [adjective] |
| outline | 1. an organized written plan of a proposed written piece giving a general idea of the content and its order [noun] |
| outline | 2. the outer edge [noun] |
| outline | 3. to create an organized written plan of a proposed written piece [verb] |
| outline | 4. to sketch around the edge [verb] |
| introduction | 1. the moment of introducing one person to another |
| introduction | 2. in a written work, the first paragraph or section that brings the reader into your piece |
| introduction | 3. in a book, the opening section that discusses the book's content and author, usually written by a noted authority or well-known individual endorsing the author and the work |
| introduction | 4. in music, the opening portion or section before the main theme |
| introduction | 5. in a field of study, an elementary presentation of the content |
| hook | 1. a curved piece made to hold an object [noun] |
| hook | 2. a rounded shape open on one end [noun] |
| hook | 3. in writing, the first words or lines that grab the reader's attention, usually a startling statistic or fact, quote, story, or idea that is unusual—meant to keep the reader reading, with interest [noun] |
| hook | 4. in marketing, something that gets others' attention [noun] |
| hook | 5. to make move in a curved direction [verb] |
| hook | 6. to pull in [verb] |
| thesis/thesis statement | 1. in any nonfiction work, a single sentence reflecting the main idea or claim |
| thesis/thesis statement | 2. main idea, key idea, or vital assertion |
| conclusion | 1. end (close, finale, finish, termination) |
| conclusion | 2. final decision or calculation |
| conclusion | 3. in writing, the final paragraph or portion that summarizes and challenges |
| prospectus | 1. in college writing, a document describing the major features of an argumentative paper, with the purpose of presenting the planned structure and argument of the paper |
| prospectus | 2. in a business venture, a document describing the benefits of the proposed work, for investors to evaluate, approve, and support the work |
| conception | 1. origination point (beginning, start) |
| conception | 2. in pregnancy, the unification of the sperm and egg to begin life |
| conception | 3. idea (notion) |
| conception | 4. in art, a sketch of a proposed work |
| acquire | 1. to learn, develop, get, or gain |
| inherent | 1. from birth (innate) |
| inherent | 2. existing within and inseparable from (intrinsic, built-in) |
| innate | 1. from birth (inherent, intrinsic, instinctive, in-born, native) |
| innate | 2. internally ingrained without experience |
| coalesce | 1. To blend (combine) |
| coalesce | 2. To grow together (unite, fuse) |
| cogent | 1. convincing through a clear, keen, and penetrating presentation (compelling) |
| cogent | 2. logical and rational |
| cogent | 3. forceful and strong (pointed) |
| cogitate | 1. think clearly (consider, deliberate, ponder, reflect, meditate) |
| deviate | 1. stray or move away from a course (depart, digress, diverge) [verb] |
| deviate | 2. person who consistently strays from societal norms, usually with criminal behavior (deviant) [noun] |
| digress | 1. in writing or speaking, to stray or get off of the topic or point |
| digress | 2. to stray from a general direction of movement (diverge, deviate) |
| elucidate | 1. explain and make fully clear (explicate, illuminate, expound) |
| incidental | 1. less important (secondary, minor) [adjective] |
| incidental | 2. an additional accompanying piece (supplementary) [adjective] |
| incidental | 3. accidentally (unplanned) [adjective] |
| incidental | 4. extras (plural, incidentals) [noun] |
| nomenclature | 1. a specialized system of names for a field of study, such as science, or community, such as a workplace |
| nomenclature | 2. classification (taxonomy, organization) |
| nondescript | 1. no recognized type or kind (plain, ordinary, unremarkable) |
| nondescript | 2. uninteresting (dull, boring, monotonous) |
| panacea | 1. a universal solution or remedy for all problems (cure-all) |
| panacea | 2. a magical solution, used ironically or in a negative light |
| prerogative | 1. right or privilege [noun] |
| prerogative | 2. rightful choice [noun] |
| prerogative | 3. having a right or privilege [adjective] |
| synopsis | 1. summary or brief |
| synopsis | 2. in writing, a brief summary of the plot |
| ubiquitous | 1. everywhere at the same time (omnipresent) |
| vernacular | 1. written in the native language [adjective] |
| vernacular | 2. of the common language [adjective] |
| vernacular | 3. natural speech (colloquial speech) [noun] |
| vernacular | 4. the speech of a specific group or area (dialect, language, lingo) |
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