20/21 AP Lang Vocab List 7 Review

Which word means "restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something"?

• Abstain

• Accrue

• Angst

• Ascribe

Which word means "disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due"?

• Chasten

• Clemency

• Conducive

• Congenial

Which word means "to sully, mar, spoil, or corrupt"?

• Facet

• Livid

• Defile

• Mimesis

Which word means "(of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time"?

• Angst

• Ascribe

• Acumen

• Accrue

She lost her sight and is now learning to live with her ____________.

Which word means "a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general"?

• Angst

• Antithetical

• Assuage

• Abhor

The committee had ____________ rules that constantly changed with no rhyme or reason.

Which word is not a good synonym for ascribe?

• Assign

• Credit

• Deny

• Dissociate

Incense is used as which the following parts of speech?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adverb

• Adjective

Which word(s) would not be a good synonym for impudence?

• Impertinence

• Audacity

• Arrogance

• Humility