AP Language and Composition Terms Multiple-Choice Exam

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Austere

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Having a simple and plain style; unadorned, often used to describe something that is stark or severe in appearance.

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Convoluted

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Extremely complex and difficult to follow; often used to describe a plot or argument that is overly complicated.

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Hackneyed

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Lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

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Nascent

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Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential; often used to describe new ideas or businesses.

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Astute

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Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd.

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Pejorative

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Expressing contempt or disapproval; often used to describe words or phrases that belittle or demean.

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Egregious

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Outstandingly bad; shocking; often used to describe a mistake or behavior that is remarkably bad.

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Spurious

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Not being what it purports to be; false or fake; often used to describe arguments or claims that are misleading.

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Propitious

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Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

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Dilettante

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A person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge; a dabbler.