AP Language and Composition Terms Multiple-Choice Exam

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Malfeasance

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The act of committing a wrongful or unlawful act, especially by a public official, involving misuse of public funds for personal gain.

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Proliferate

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To increase rapidly in numbers; to spread or multiply quickly, often used in the context of ideas or information.

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Spurious

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Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or counterfeit, often used to describe arguments or claims that lack evidence.

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Pernicious

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Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way; often used to describe policies or actions that undermine well-being.

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Insipid

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Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; dull or bland, often used to describe literature or art that fails to engage.

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Incorrigible

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Incapable of being corrected, reformed, or improved; often used to describe a person or behavior that is resistant to change.

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Quandary

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A state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do in a difficult situation; a dilemma.

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Didactic

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Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive; often used to describe literature or art that aims to educate.

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Enmity

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The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something; deep-seated hatred.

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Querulous

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Complaining in a petulant or whining manner; often used to describe a tone or attitude that is irritable.