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AP Literature Vocabulary 13 Flashcards

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3332374488inanimatenot alive; lifeless0
3332379055assessevaluate; estimate the nature of1
3332380839abetencourage or assist someone to do something wrong2
3332389078averstate or assert to be the case3
3332393550blatant(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly; lacking in subtlety4
3332395321broachraise a sensitive subject for discussion; pierce a cask to draw liquor5
3332402365buttressprovide a building or structure with projecting supports built against its walls; reinforce, strengthen6
3332431297carousalrevelry in drinking; a merry drinking party7
3332434135collatecollect and combine texts, information in proper order; compare critically to note differences and similarities8
3332441988connoisseuran expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgments, especially in fine arts9
3332445579encumberrestrict or burdened so that free action is difficult; saddle with a debt10
3332445580disconsolatewithout consolation or comfort; unhappy. causing or showing a lack of cheer11
3332452313fomentinstigate or stir up trouble or rebellion12
3332456279grislycausing horror or disgust13
3332482288herculeanrequiring great strength or effort14
3332483699impassivenot feeling or showing emotion15
3332485453inauspiciousunpromising; unlucky; bad luck in the future16
3332488398incontrovertiblenot able to be denied or disputed17
3332490871magniloquentusing high-flown or bombastic language18
3332495918nonplussedsurprised and confused so much they are unsure how to react19
3332497681opportunewell chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate; well-timed20
3332502279predilectionpreference or liking for something; a bias in favor of something21
3332511432prolificpresent in large numbers or quantities; plentiful22
3332514263rejoindera reply, sharp or witty; defendant's answer to the plantiff's reply or replication23

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