AP Lang Vocab

A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse

Wrong; incorrect

Lacking interest or excitement; dull

Designed to impress or attract notice

A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Showing a lack of proper concerner

Commonplace; unromantic; lacking poetic beauty

exceeding what is necessary or normal; characterized by similarity or repetition

The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible

Silly; foolish

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible; to confuse (someone)

revoke, cancel, or repeal

Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner

Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable

a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.

leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

deceitfulness

erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)

conformity to facts; accuracy

having many varied parts or aspects

approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressaively

relating to an immature, undeveloped basic form

never ending or changing

a sudden and complete failure; a fiasco

the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain

having knowledge or being aware of