AP Lang & Comp Set 2

Fill in the blank: The word 'frivolous' means ________.

• not serious; trivial; silly

• extremely important; crucial

• deeply thoughtful; reflective

• dangerous; risky

Fill in the blank: The word 'taciturn' means ________.

• quiet; saying little

• talkative; chatty

• loud; boisterous

• expressive; verbose

Fill in the blank: The word 'infamous' means ________.

• notorious; scandalous

• famous; celebrated

• unknown; obscure

• ordinary; common

Fill in the blank: The word 'redundant' means ________.

• repetitive; unnecessary; superfluous

• essential; necessary; crucial

• unique; one-of-a-kind; singular

• important; significant; vital

Fill in the blank: The word 'authoritarian' means ________.

• like a dictator

• friendly and approachable

• indecisive and unsure

• open to suggestions

Fill in the blank: The word 'exhaustive' means ________.

• thorough; complete

• partial; incomplete

• superficial; cursory

• limited; narrow

Fill in the blank: The word 'profuse' means ________.

• flowing freely; generous; excessive

• scarce; limited; insufficient

• quiet; reserved; silent

• slow; sluggish; lethargic

Fill in the blank: The word 'expedient' means ________.

• useful for effecting a desired result

• unnecessary and redundant

• harmful and detrimental

• complicated and confusing

Fill in the blank: The word 'fastidious' means ________.

• not easy to please; overly critical

• quick and efficient

• carefree and relaxed

• slow and deliberate

Fill in the blank: The word 'prosaic' means ________.

• uninspired; dull; banal

• exciting; thrilling; adventurous

• mysterious; enigmatic; puzzling

• colorful; vibrant; lively