AP Language and Composition

Vocabulary Sets 1-5 Cumulative Assessment

Name: ________________________ Date: ________ Pd: ___
Choose the correct term for each definition
1. Showing skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals A. Articulate
2. A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something B. Diatribe
3. Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently C. Disarray
4. A state of disorganization or untidiness D. Devious
5. Present, appearing or found everywhere; pervasive E. Ubiquitous

6. A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression or sound A. Incendiary

7. Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible B. Pecuniary
8. Relating to or consisting of money C. Nuance
9. Designed to cause fires D. Indictment
10. A formal charge or accusation E. Feckless

11. Wicked or criminal A. Histrionic

12. Lacking significance, meaning or point; silly and worthless B. Nefarious
13. Overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style C. Jocular
14. Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision or hearing D. Inane
15. Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful E. Acuity

16. A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or A. Neophyte

achieve an end B. Stratagem
17. Modeled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect; C. Utopian
idealistic D. Undulate
18. A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual E. Idiosyncrasy
19. A person who is new to a subject, skill or belief; a beginner or novice
20. To move with a smooth wavelike motion