AP Language and Composition

Which words are synonymous with “obdurate”?

• resistant, stubborn, inflexible

• cooperative, agreeable, adaptable

• passive, yielding, submissive

• open-minded, receptive, willing

Choose the correct group of synonyms for “propitious”:

• unlucky, unfavorable, unfortunate

• questionable, uncertain, doubtful

• neutral, insignificant, unimportant

• favorable, auspicious, promising

Which group of words are synonymous with “sardonic”?

• genuine, sincere, heartfelt

• cutting, scornful, satirical

• kind, uplifting, supportive

• reserved, quiet, understated

What are the synonyms for “spurious”?

• fake, counterfeit, false

• real, authentic, legitimate

• meaningless, irrelevant, trivial

• dramatic, bold, ambitious

An anecdote is best described as:

• A lengthy and detailed report

• A personal and short story used to illustrate a point

• A fictional narrative meant to entertain

• A confusing and ambiguous statement

Incontrovertible evidence is:

• Debatable and controversial

• Subject to change and interpretation

• Absolutely undeniable and indisputable

• Superficial and unconvincing

Juxtaposition is the act of:

• Combining similar items

• Placing two contrasting things close together for comparison

• Separating items into distinct categories

• Ignoring differences between things

Superfluous information is:

• Relevant and essential

• Unnecessary and excessive

• Concise and to the point

• Mysterious and hard to understand

A state of torpor is characterized by:

• High energy and enthusiasm

• A sluggish and inactive state

• Clear and focused thinking

• Agitation and restlessness

Which group of words are synonyms for “anecdote”?

• argument, debate, disagreement

• tale, narrative, story

• explanation, theory, hypothesis

• critique, analysis, review