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AP Literature Vocab Set 1 Flashcards

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10508941029Allocation1. The action or process of allocating or distributing something. (Noun) "more efficient allocation of resources"0
10508942435Ascetic1. Characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence. (Adj) "an ascetic life of prayer, fasting, and manual labor" 2. A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention. (Noun) "the ascetic died alone on a mountain top"1
10508946769Beguile1. Charm or enchant, sometimes in a deceptive way. (Verb) "every prominent American artist has been beguiled by Maine"2
10508948368Crass1. Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence. (Adj) "the crass assumptions that men make about women"3
10508955431Defray1. Provide money to pay (Verb) "the proceeds from the raffle help to defray the expenses of the evening"4
10508959326Dint1. An impression or hollow in a surface. (Noun) "the soft dints at the top of a coconut" 2. Mark with impressions or hollows (Verb) "the metal was dull and dinted"5
10508965273Enjoin1. Instruct or urge (someone) to do something. (Verb) "the code enjoined members to trade fairly"6
10508970022Envoy1. A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. (Noun) "A diplomat is a governments official envoy"7
10508975796Interloper1. A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong. (Noun) "I had hoped to help my neighbors, but they regarded me as an interloper."8
10508981577Vicarious1. Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person (Adj) "I could glean vicarious pleasure from the struggles of my imaginary film friends"9

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