Week 5: AP Language and Composition Terms Flashcard

Front

To proliferate means to:

Back

Spread or multiply rapidly.

Front

Select the group of synonyms for 'heinous':

Back

Terrible, atrocious, abhorrent.

Front

A didactic work is intended to:

Back

Teach and instruct.

Front

What are the synonyms for 'venerable'?

Back

Respected, esteemed, revered.

Front

A heinous crime is one that is:

Back

Evil and shocking.

Front

What does 'didactic' mean?

Back

Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Front

Define 'heinous'.

Back

Utterly odious or wicked.

Front

What is the meaning of 'venerable'?

Back

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Front

Provide synonyms for 'proliferate'.

Back

Multiply, increase, expand.

Front

What is the opposite of 'heinous'?

Back

Admirable, commendable.