AP Lang and Comp Vocabulary Set 4

What does the word "scrutinize" mean?

• To ignore

• To examine closely

• To simplify

• To confuse

Which word means "to come together; to merge; to join"?

• Coalesce

• Marred

• Atrophy

• Preclude

What is the meaning of "orthodox"?

• Unusual

• Standard, commonly accepted, conventional

• Innovative

• Unpredictable

Which word describes something that is "inborn; inherited"?

• Immutable

• Stoic

• Innate

• Caustic

What does "preclude" mean?

• To allow

• To encourage

• To prevent; to make impossible

• To support

Which word means "damaged; disfigured"?

• Ameliorate

• Marred

• Laud

• Benign

What is the meaning of "ameliorate"?

• To worsen

• To ignore

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

• To destroy

Which word means "brief and to the point"?

• Indolence

• Concise

• Caustic

• Atrophy

What does "immutable" mean?

• Changeable

• Temporary

• Unchangeable; permanent

• Flexible

Which word describes someone who is "indifferent to pleasure or pain; impassive"?

• Stoic

• Laud

• Benign

• Scrutinize