AP Lists 1-3 Vocabulary Quizs

embellish

• to add details; to exaggerate

• to simplify; to clarify

• to remove; to diminish

• to confuse; to mislead

indifferent

• not caring one way or the other; lacking a preference; neutral

• having strong feelings about something; passionate

• showing a preference for one side over another

• being overly concerned about details

immune

• safe from harm; protected

• susceptible to disease

• easily harmed

• vulnerable to attacks

bolster

• to support; to prop up

• to weaken; to undermine

• to ignore; to neglect

• to confuse; to mislead

uniform

• constant; without variety

• varied; diverse

• irregular; inconsistent

• random; chaotic

contempt

• disdain; hatred

• admiration; respect

• indifference; neutrality

• affection; love

guile

• cunning; deceitfulness (not the same as guilt)

• honesty; straightforwardness

• naivety; innocence

• bravery; courage

abstract

• theoretical; lacking substance (the opposite of concrete)

• concrete; having a physical presence

• tangible; easily perceived by the senses

• literal; representing the exact meaning

hypocritical

• insincere

• genuine

• honest

• sincere

candid

• dishonest; secretive

• honest; frank

• deceptive; misleading

• reserved; quiet