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AP Literature Vocab #3 Flashcards

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5254529535Abattoir(n.) Slaughter House Origin(s): French0
5254529536Circumbendibus(n.) Roundabout way; circumlocution Origin(s): Latin1
5254531625Colloquy(n.) a conversational exchange; dialogue; a conference Origin(s):2
5254531626Coulibiac(n.) A fish pie usually made with salmon or sturgeon combined with buckwheat, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, scallions, wine, herbs, and spices, and served in a brioche or puff pastry Origin(s): French3
5254535370Disquisition(n.) A formal discourse or treatise in which a subject is examined and discussed; dissertation Origin(s): Latin4
5254535371Dudgeon(n.) A feeling of offense or resentment; anger Origin(s): N/A5
5254537753Fatuous(adj.) Foolish or inane, especially in an unconscious, complacent manner; silly Origin(s): Latin6
5254537754Minims(n.) the least quantity of anything Origin(s): Late Middle English, Medieval Latin7
5254537755Tarradiddle(n.) A small lie Origin(s): N/A8
5254537756Tippet(n.) A scarf, usually of fur or wool, for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, and usually having ends hanging down in front Origin(s): Middle English9
5254540306Toby(n.) A drinking mug, usually in the shape of a stout man wearing a large three-cornered hat Origin(s): N/A10
5254555910Trident(n.) A three-pronged instrument or weapon Origin(s): Latin11

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