AP Vocabulary Review: Lesson 4

Aria was looking at the stars in the sky and was amazed by their number. She described them as "myriad". What does the word "myriad" mean in this context?

• Harmful and offensive

• Extremely numerous or countless

• Uncertain and dependent on chance

• Enthusiastically praising

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Noah, Zoe, and Nora were discussing a new project. They were considering a plan proposed by another team. Noah thought the plan was innocuous, but Zoe disagreed. According to Zoe, what would be the best antonym for the word "Innocuous" in this context?

• Harmful

• Obvious

• Disturbance

• Innumerable

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Ethan went to a party where Benjamin was wearing a flashy and expensive outfit that seemed out of place. How would you describe Benjamin's display?

• An innocent display

• A quiet disturbance

• A vulgar or pretentious display

• An uncontrollable quarrel

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

During a school debate, Lily and Emma had a heated argument. Abigail, who was observing them, described the situation as a "Fracas". What does she mean by "Fracas"?

• Countless

• Not harmful

• Noisy disturbance

• Original and exciting

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Nora, Benjamin, and Evelyn are playing a game of dice. The outcome of the game is said to be "dependent on chance" or "uncertain". Which word best describes this situation?

• Myriad

• Banal

• Precarious

• Extol

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

During a school debate, Ethan enthusiastically praised Samuel's argument. If we were to use a single word to describe Ethan's action, which word would it be?

• Noticeable for being bad or incorrect

• Extol

• Lay down principles as incontrovertibly true

• Make less severe, serious, or painful

Daniel found a book in the library that he thought Ethan might like. However, after reading a few pages, he found the content to be "Banal". How would you describe the book?

• Very noticeable for being bad

• So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

• Countless and extremely numerous

• Harmful and offensive

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In a classroom discussion, Aiden is known to be very assertive about his views. He is often inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true. Which word best describes Aiden's behavior?

• Flagrant

• Mitigate

• Dogmatic

• Ostentatious

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Nora noticed a flagrant error in the math problem on the board. What does "flagrant" mean in this context?

• Extremely numerous

• Dependent on chance

• Very noticeable, especially for being bad or incorrect

• Praise enthusiastically

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Priya, Maya, and Aria were having a heated argument. Which action can Priya take to "make less severe, serious, or painful" the situation?

• Be ostentatious

• Make the situation precarious

• Mitigate the situation

• Create a myriad of problems