AP Lang and Comp

tells a story or recounts a series of events

• argument

• cause & effect

• illustration

• narration

What does the word "scrutinize" mean?

• To ignore

• To examine closely

• To simplify

• To confuse

What does "preclude" mean?

• To allow

• To encourage

• To prevent; to make impossible

• To support

Which word means "damaged; disfigured"?

• Ameliorate

• Marred

• Laud

• Benign

What is the meaning of "ameliorate"?

• To worsen

• To ignore

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

• To destroy

Which word means "brief and to the point"?

• Indolence

• Concise

• Caustic

• Atrophy

Which word describes someone who is "indifferent to pleasure or pain; impassive"?

• Stoic

• Laud

• Benign

• Scrutinize

What is the meaning of "indolence"?

• Hardworking

• Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness

• Energetic

• Enthusiastic

What is the meaning of "laud"?

• To criticize

• To praise

• To ignore

• To belittle

Which word means "to waste away"?

• Laud

• Atrophy

• Coalesce

• Ameliorate