Week 3: AP Language and Composition Terms Quiz

Candor is best described as:

• Dishonesty and deceit

• Unfiltered and blunt

• Sincere and honest

• Subtle and vague

A dilettante is someone who:

• Is deeply skilled in one area

• Pretends to know everything

• Has superficial interest in a field

• Is highly respected in their field

A fastidious person is often:

• Easygoing and relaxed

• Meticulous and detail-oriented

• Careless and indifferent

• Impulsive and reckless

A hackneyed phrase is one that is:

• Fresh and innovative

• Overused and cliché

• Poetic and profound

• Confusing and ambiguous

An incorrigible behavior is:

• Easy to reform

• Permanent and unchangeable

• Annoying but harmless

• Light and unimportant

To feel listless means to feel:

• Energetic and active

• Tired and lacking energy

• Highly motivated

• Alert and focused

Malfeasance refers to:

• Legal and ethical behavior

• Minor mistakes or errors

• Wrongdoing, especially by a public official

• Acts of heroism and bravery

An ostentatious display is:

• Simple and modest

• Small and forgettable

• Sincere and heartfelt

• Flashy and showy

A pernicious influence is one that is:

• Helpful and positive

• Harmful and destructive

• Neutral and indifferent

• Fleeting and short-lived

To be in a quandary means to be in a state of:

• Confusion and uncertainty

• Great satisfaction

• Clear certainty

• Joyful anticipation