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.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

diverse

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

articulate

• to speak well

• unaware; unconscious

• biased

• boastful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

apprehensive

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

benevolent

• cruel
• indifferent
• kind-hearted
• selfish

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

virulent

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

pious

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

skeptical

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

provincial

• not moving

• narrow-minded

• mystery

• shallow; on the surface only

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

resignation

• acceptable of a situation

• safe from harm

• greed

• inborn; inherited

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E