AP Lit Practice Sem 2 List 4

To "ascribe" something means to:

• Deny or refuse

• Attribute or assign as a cause

• Move quickly or accelerate

• Feel noncommittal or hesitant

What does "acculturation" refer to?

• A sudden and unexpected event

• The blending of cultural traits due to contact

• A feeling of pity or sympathy

• A direct and straightforward path

Which word describes a feeling of intense dislike or hatred?

• Abominate

• Acculturation

• Enjoin

• Expedite

What does "enjoin" mean?

• To ignore or disregard

• To command or instruct authoritatively

• To accidentally or unintentionally do something

• To exist only in name, not reality

If someone "commiserates" with you, they are:

• Ordering you to do something

• Sharing your feelings of sadness or hardship

• Trying to make things more difficult

• Refusing to take a clear position

"Circuitous" describes a path that is:

• Roundabout and indirect

• Easy and convenient

• Open and honest

• Forbidden or prohibited

To "expedite" something is to:

• Make it more complex

• Have an unimportant meaning

• Express disapproval or dislike

• Make it happen faster

What does "expiate" mean?

• To prohibit or forbid

• To make amends or atone for something

• To be hesitant or unwilling to commit

• To have a natural tendency or inclination

An "inadvertent" action is one that is:

• Intentional and deliberate

• Authorized and approved

• Unintentional and accidental

• Highly important and significant

If someone is "noncommittal," they are:

• Enthusiastic and supportive

• Uncertain and unwilling to commit

• Openly sharing their opinions

• Feeling strong dislike or hatred