AP Language Vocabulary

Which of the following is an antonym for "blithe"?

• Carefree

• Buoyant

• Heavy-hearted

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "bolster" mean?

• To reduce in quantity

• To support or prop up

• To express one's deep grief

• To cover completely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify the synonym for "lament".

• Celebrate

• Cheer

• Mourn

• Rejoice

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of "curtail"?

• Limit

• Clip

• Extend

• Reduce

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of "tenuous"?

• Strong and thick

• Insubstantial; in need of strengthening

• Abundant and plentiful

• Heavy and dense

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

 rude or unmannerly

• blithe

• decorum

• boorish

• bristle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

deeply emotional

• adroit

• poignant

• adulation

• lament

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

barely mobile; not exerting much energy

• reprieve

• enshroud

• hiatus

• languid

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

shining brightly

• resplendent

• poignant

• epicure

• bolster

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

penetrating or clear intelligence or skill

• bolster

• acuity

• prowess

• bolster

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C