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AP Literature Unit 2 Vocabulary - Jerusha Sanchez Flashcards

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5265800453Melee(n.) A confused fight or struggle among a few; Confusion and turmoil0
5265805002Verisimilitude(n.) Appearing to or having the semblance of truth, reality or likelihood1
5265808252Lexicon(n.) A wordbook or dictionary; Vocabulary unique to a group, person, field or subject2
5265810878Obfuscate(v.) To confuse or obscure or make unclear3
5265817357Purview(n.) The range of vision, insight, or comprehension; Legally, the purpose or limits of a statute4
5265821689Sanguine(adj.) A reddish or ruddy complexion; Habitually cheerful, optimistic or hopeful5
5265832453Deracinate(v.) To uproot or pull out by the roots; To displace from one's native or accustomed environment6
5265856821Indigenous(adj.) Native, coming from that country or region7
5265859263Bibulous(adj.) Given to or fond of drink, usually alcohol; Sponge-like8
5265866582Paternalism(n.) The attitude or practice of controlling and managing others similar to how a father would interact with his children9
5265871200Aegis(n.) Support; Protection; Endorsement10
5265874932Minuscule(n.) A letter written in lowercase; (adj.) Very small or tiny11
5265878830Vassal(n.) A person allowed to work the land of a feudal lord but then owing the lord allegiance or homage; A slave or servant; (adj.) Compliant and obedient to authority, subservient12
5265896472Claque(n.) People hired to applaud a performance or a performer13
5265899192Microcosm(n.) A little or smaller world; A model representing the larger unit, such as the world or society14
5265906514Apprise(v.) To give notice to, orally or written; To inform15
5265911203Solecism(n.) An ungrammatical or nonstandard usage of language; A violation of etiquette or good manners16
5265919802Eleemosynary(adj.) Funded by charity; Pertaining to charity or alms17
5265926002Lachrymose(adj.) Inclined to shed tears easily; Mournful18
5265928658Polarize(v.) To cause division and concentration on two opposing or contrasting opinions19

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