AP Language Vocabulary

Deserving censure or condemnation.

Using a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh.

Begins with a main clause that is followed by phrases or clauses that modify the main clause.

Implied though not plainly expressed.

Involving general feelings or thoughts rather than specific knowledge or facts.

Overfond of making moral judgements about others' behavior; too ready to moralize.

A device in which normally unassociated words are placed next to one another.

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

An assertion or proposition which forms the basis for a work or theory.

Intended to explain or describe something.

Not adaptable in outlook, belief, or response.

The action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false.

Reveal the true, objectionable nature of someone or something.

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

A written or spoken discourse expressing considered thoughts on a subject.

A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Has the main clause or predicate at the end.

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Special words used by a particular group and are difficult for others to understand.

A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that proves true.