AP Lang Vocabulary Words

shortsightedness

• condition of not considering the future effects of something

• often the act of a child who cannot see over a counter

• the ability to understand the ins and outs of a situation

• an affliction when one's eyesight is extremely shortened

egotism

• an interest in the qualities of other people

• the practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance

• having little or no ego as a person

• the annoying practice of talking about your family at inopportune times

antagonism; noun

• hostility, active opposition

• actively showing affection for another person or thing

• when people get along well with each other

• this occurs at time in the year when the humidity is high

innate

• a newly formed galaxy originating naturally

• contemplation of actual occurrences

• arising from the ashes

• existing from birth, inborn

controversial

• arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement

• bringing out the good in people

• when someone joins in a conversation with others who all get along well together

• one who possesses an uncanny ability to get along well with others

insipid

• finding fault in everyone but themself

• lacking flavor, dull, not at all stimulating

• Someone who often speaks of exciting places they have visited

• when someone searches high and low for a straw to drink with

insensitive

• one's interest in being sensible

• being open and caring for others

• a strong interest in helping someone solve difficult situations

• showing or feeling no concern for others' feeling

exigence

• an exciting moment in time when everything comes together

• an issue, problem, or sitation that causes or prompts someone to write or speak

• a familiar object that is welcomed by all

• when someone eats a lot of spicy seafood

emotive

• keeping feelings and attitude inside oneself

• when one has the sinister ability to upset others

• appealing to or expressing emotion

• people who keep quiet when mingling with others

derisive

• when someone has a tendency to make friends easily

• a daring attempt at something

• when handwriting is hard to read

• expressing contempt or ridicule