AP Vocabulary: Lesson 1 Review

You're at a party and you meet a person who won't stop talking. In fact, they're talking so much that you can't get a word in edgewise. How would you describe this person using a single word?

• Brief and to the point

• Excessively talkative

• Flowery and ornate in speech

• Muted and reserved

You are reading a book and come across a word that is very ordinary and lacks imagination. You want to find a word that is the opposite of this. Which of the following words would you choose?

• Taciturn

• Reticent

• Epigrammatic

• Mundane

During a theater performance, the lead actor's voice can be best described as stentorian. This means his voice is:

• Quiet and soft-spoken

• Loud and booming

• Incomprehensible

• Hesitant and unsure

Imagine you meet a person at a party who is described as "taciturn." How would you expect this person to behave?

• They would be talkative and expressive, engaging in lively conversations.

• They would be extremely shy, barely speaking to anyone.

• They would be reserved and uncommunicative, speaking only when necessary.

• They would be joyful and animated, laughing and joking around.

Imagine you are at a party where everyone is talking excessively. Who would be the opposite of these verbose people?

• The person who speaks sparingly

• The person with flowery speech

• The person who speaks loudly

• The person who is reluctant to speak

John is known to be "reticent". In a group discussion, he is most likely to:

• Share his thoughts openly with everyone

• Keep his feelings and thoughts to himself

• Speak loudly and forcefully to make his point

• Use humor to express his views

You are reading a novel and come across a character who speaks in an overly ornate and flowery manner. Which word would best describe this character's speech?

• Laconic

• Florid

• Epigrammatic

• Stentorian

You are at a public debate and one of the speakers is very "vociferous". This means the speaker is:

• Quiet and withdrawn

• Expressing strong opinions loudly

• Speaking in a cryptic manner

• Using humor effectively in conversation

You are writing a brief report and your boss prefers a "laconic" style. Which style should you aim for?

• Loquacious

• Talkative

• Concise

• Ornate

You're at a party and someone makes an "epigrammatic" comment. This comment is likely to be:

• Lengthy and detailed

• Short and witty

• Puzzling and enigmatic

• Dull and uninspiring