AP Lang and Comp Set 3

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What does 'saccharine' mean?

Back

Overly sweet

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What does 'verbose' mean?

Back

Wordy, very talkative

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What does 'belittle' mean?

Back

To make something appear smaller than it is

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What does 'jeopardy' mean?

Back

Danger; peril

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Which word means 'to urge on; to stir up, provoke, start, incite'?

Back

Instigate

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What does 'assuage' mean?

Back

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense

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What does 'emulate' mean?

Back

To match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation

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What does 'heed' mean?

Back

To pay attention to; to take notice of

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What does 'frivolity' mean?

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Lack of seriousness; lightheartedness

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What does 'diligent' mean?

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Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties