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AP English Literature: Metamorphosis Vocabulary Flashcards

Chapters I-III

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7471188779admonitiongentle expression of disapproval, blame, or warning0
11183401731apatheticshowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern1
11183410553bailiwickperson's area of expertise, authority, or skill2
7471188780blandishmentgentle, persuasive action; coaxing by flattery3
11183417461contraryopposite in nature, direction, or meaning4
7471188784decrepitlybroken down or weakened by use5
7476171788diminutivevery small; tiny6
7476183963dissuadeto persuade not to do something7
11184871533furtivesecretive; sneaky8
7471188740meticulousextremely or excessively careful about small details; fastidious9
7471188746indispositiona disturbance of health; slight illness10
7471188745obstinacystubborn nature or behavior; tenacity11
7471188791nonplussedcompletely puzzled; quandary, confusion12
7471188752rectifyto make right; adjust; remedy13
7471188757pallidlacking color; pale; wan14
7471188756profuselyvery abundantly15
7471188759implicitlyunquestioningly, absolutely16
7471188770prostratelying down flat with face downward17
7471188743rileto disturb, irritate, or vex18
11184881585ruminatethink deeply about something19
7471188786substantiateto establish by evidence, prove, verify20
7471188771subtletiesdistinctions that are not obvious21
11184884394supinelying face up22
7471188785superfluousmore than is needed or desired; excessive23
11184886565vouchsafeto grant in a gracious or condescending manner24

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