AP Language & Composition Vocabulary Lesson #4

inferred

• to derive or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
• to guess without any evidence.
• to state facts clearly and directly.
• to summarize information from multiple sources.

diverse

• consistent in character
• varied or different in character or quality
• uniform in quality
• similar in nature

articulate

• to speak well

• unaware; unconscious

• biased

• boastful

apprehensive

• anxious or fearful about the future
• indifferent to future events
• confident about the future
• excited about upcoming opportunities

benevolent

• cruel
• indifferent
• kind-hearted
• selfish

virulent

• mildly beneficial
• slightly harmful
• extremely harmful or toxic
• neutral and safe

pious

• hostile towards faith
• devoutly religious
• indifferent to religion
• casually spiritual

skeptical

• enthusiastic and supportive
• indifferent or unconcerned
• doubtful or questioning
• confident and assertive

provincial

• not moving

• narrow-minded

• mystery

• shallow; on the surface only

resignation

• acceptable of a situation

• safe from harm

• greed

• inborn; inherited