AP Language & Composition Lesson # 8 Vocabulary

engender

• to deny

• to confuse or mislead
• to cause or give rise to
• to destroy or eliminate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

deride (derision)

• To mock or ridicule someone or something.
• To praise or commend someone or something.
• To analyze or evaluate someone or something.
• To ignore or overlook someone or something.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

acclaim

• to praise or applaud
• to criticize or condemn
• to confuse or misinterpret
• to ignore or overlook

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

lethargic

• active and engaged
• quick and alert
• sluggish or inactive
• energetic or lively

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

fanatic

• A person who is indifferent to all causes.
• An individual who avoids any form of commitment.
• A person with extreme enthusiasm or devotion to a cause.
• Someone who never supports a team

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

novel

• pampering oneself

• new; unusual

• temporary; not final

• common; dull; ordinary

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

solemn

• joyful
• playful
• casual
• serious

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

ambivalent

• Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something.
• Having clear and definite feelings about something.
• Experiencing a strong sense of certainty.
• Feeling indifferent or apathetic towards something.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

reticent

• Reserved or silent
• Eager to share thoughts
• Outgoing and social
• Talkative or expressive

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

fervor

• faver
• passion; with great zeal

• to ridicule

• without frills

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5