AP Lang Vocab #5

What is the meaning of the word "copious"?

• Scarce

• Abundant

• Minimal

• Insufficient

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word describes a lack or scarcity of something?

• Copious

• Dearth

• Eloquent

• Jargon

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Identify the term that refers to the specialized language used by a particular group or profession.

• Levity

• Jargon

• Meander

• Peripheral

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following words means "to prove the truth of something"?

• Substantiate

• Vacillate

• Meander

• Unobtrusive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the word that best describes someone who is extremely expressive and persuasive.

• Eloquent

• Peripheral

• Unobtrusive

• Copious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which word describes a manner of speech that is light and humorous?

• Levity

• Dearth

• Jargon

• Substantiate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does it mean to "meander"?

• To move in a straight line

• To move aimlessly or wander lazily

• To speak persuasively

• To prove something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word refers to something that is of minor importance or only slightly connected with what is essential?

• Copious

• Peripheral

• Eloquent

• Substantiate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "unobtrusive" mean?

• Highly noticeable

• Not readily noticeable or eye-catching

• Extremely persuasive

• Abundant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word means to go back and forth mentally from one alternative to another?

• Vacillate

• Meander

• Substantiate

• Jargon

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D