AP Language Vocabulary

Which of the following is an antonym for "blithe"?

• Carefree

• Buoyant

• Heavy-hearted

• Indifferent

What does "bolster" mean?

• To reduce in quantity

• To support or prop up

• To express one's deep grief

• To cover completely

Identify the synonym for "lament".

• Celebrate

• Cheer

• Mourn

• Rejoice

What is the antonym of "curtail"?

• Limit

• Clip

• Extend

• Reduce

What is the meaning of "tenuous"?

• Strong and thick

• Insubstantial; in need of strengthening

• Abundant and plentiful

• Heavy and dense

 rude or unmannerly

• blithe

• decorum

• boorish

• bristle

deeply emotional

• adroit

• poignant

• adulation

• lament

barely mobile; not exerting much energy

• reprieve

• enshroud

• hiatus

• languid

shining brightly

• resplendent

• poignant

• epicure

• bolster

penetrating or clear intelligence or skill

• bolster

• acuity

• prowess

• bolster