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AP ACT Vocab Set 2
Term | Definition |
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Apex | n. the highest point of something |
Anomaly | n. something different from the norm |
Analagous | adj. similar but not identical |
Annihilate | v. to destroy or cause devastating destruction |
Anticipate | v. assume to be like to happen |
Antipathy | n. a strong feeling of dislike |
Apprehension | n. fearful expectation of something |
Articulate | v. to clearly express in words |
Artificial | adj. something made; not occurring naturally |
Assertion | n. a strong declaration |
Austere | adj. extremely plain OR stern and forbidding OR relating to self-denial |
Authenticity | n. the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived |
Avenue | n. an intangible path or approach to something |
Avid | adj. actively interested in or enthusiastic about something |
Basic | adj. relating to the foundation or basis of something |
Bear | v. to have as a characteristic OR to have (a child) OR to bring forth OR to put up with |
Benevolent | adj. kind, generous |
Bias | n. a preconception that prevents objectivity |
Bolster | v. to support, strengthen, or fortify |
Bittersweet | adj. tinged with a feeling of sadness |
Alliteration | Repetition of initial consonant sounds |
Allusion | A reference to another work of literature, person, or event |
Amplification | The writer embellishes the sentence by adding more information to it in order to increase its worth and understandability. |
Anagram | Word play in which letters of a word or phrase are rearranged in such a way that a new word or phrase is formed, usually aimed at parodying, criticizing or praising its subject. Dormitory = Dirty room |
Analogy | Establishes a relationship based on similarities between two concepts or ideas. "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players…” |