AP Lang Vocab Quiz #5

difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

serving to warn

uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow

finding something funny or entertaining

offering or expressing apology

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed

resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence

ostentatiously lofty in style

make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals

used for celebrating

intended or likely to placate or pacify

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

someone to whom private matters are confided

expressing or involving prolonged thought

showing contempt; scornful

appropriate to an informal conversation

expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments

believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

used or intended to defend or protect

expressing contempt or ridicule

instructive

showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states

showing inappropriate levity

a feeling of evil to come

characteristic of or befitting a person in authority

(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest

having or manifesting hope

not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure

filled with or showing great emotion

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

arousing or intended to arouse angry or violent feelings

curious or inquiring

cheerful and friendly

making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive.

overfond of making moral judgments about others' behavior; too ready to moralize.

longing for or thinking fondly of a past time or condition

not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

expressing contempt or disapproval.

full of fun and high spirits, fond of games and amusement; lighthearted.

complaining in a petulant or whining manner

expressing disapproval or disappointment

feeling or showing deference and respect

eeling or showing deep and solemn respect

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd

marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt

cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

formal and dignified

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way