AP Language & Composition Lesson #13 Vocabulary

Front

What does 'supercilious' mean?

Back

Arrogantly superior or disdainful.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Define 'apocryphal'.

Back

Of doubtful authenticity or authorship.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is the meaning of 'peripheral'?

Back

On the edge; surrounding.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does it mean to 'amass' something?

Back

To gather or accumulate.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is 'slander'?

Back

A form of defamation involving false spoken statements.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the difference between 'slander' and 'libel'?

Back

Slander refers to spoken defamation, while libel refers to written defamation.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Provide a synonym for 'supercilious'.

Back

Conceited or haughty.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

In what context might one use the term 'apocryphal'?

Back

When discussing a story or claim that is widely circulated but lacks verifiable evidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What are some examples of peripheral devices in technology?

Back

Mouse, keyboard, printer.

Front

How can one 'amass' knowledge?

Back

By studying, reading, and engaging in discussions.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E