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AP lang list 3
ms.watson ap lang words including stem
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| inter | between |
| intra | within |
| intro | into |
| mal | bad |
| mis | bad |
| non | not |
| post | after |
| pre | before |
| semi | half |
| sub | under |
| Epitome | a person or thing that is a perfect example of something |
| permeate | to spread throughout something |
| surmise | to assume that something is true without having the evidence to confirm it |
| Elicit | to call forth or draw out something ( such as information or a response) |
| Meritorious | deserving reward or praise |
| transcend | to rise above or go beyond the limits of something |
| callow | lacking in life experience and immature |
| drivel | silly nonsense; pointless talking |
| exhort | to strongly encourage or urge to do something |
| infringe | to break the terms of something (Like a law, agreement) |
| ingratiate | to bring yourself into favor with someone by trying to flatter or please them |
| lassitude | A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy |
| stringent | strongly binding or demanding ( like a law); strict |
| precipitate | to hasten the occurrence of; to happen suddenly |
| ameliorate | to make better or more improved ( used of something bad or unsatisfactory) |
| espouse | to take up and support as a cause |
| terse | brief and to the point |
| utilitarian | designed to be useful rather or practical rather than attractive |
| conciliatory | seeking to pacify or reconcile |
| condescending | implying superiority; haughty; patronizing |
| contentious | controversial; argumentative; antagonistic |
| derogatory | showing a critical or disrespectful attitude |
| didactic | instructive; imparting knowledge or wisdom |
| diffident | lacking confidence in one's own ability; shyness; |
| dubious | uncertain; doubtful; hesitant or skeptical |
| earnest | zealous; deeply sincere; serious |
| ebullient | overflowing with fervor. enthusiasm, or excitement |
| effusive | lacking reservation; unduly demonstrative; unrestrained |